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Harry Targ : Thousands Brave Cold Rain to Support Indiana Workers

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

On a cold, rainy day thousands rallied against anti-worker legislation March 10 in front of the Indiana Statehouse. Image from Fox59.In bitter cold rain:Thousands rally at Indianapolis State HouseBy Harry Targ / The Rag Blog / March 12, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS … finish reading Harry Targ : Thousands Brave Cold Rain to Support Indiana Workers

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In a Changing World : Workers on the Move

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Workers in Paris join in massive May Day demonstration. Photo from AFP.As the nature of work evolves…A week of worker militancy Those who proclaimed May Day as the workers’ day over a hundred years ago understood the need for global … finish reading In a Changing World : Workers on the Move

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Austin Construction Workers : ‘No los Vamos a Olvidar’

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Tom VandeStadt, pastor at the Congregational Church of Austin, addresses crowd during Austin protest. Flanking him are Cristina Tzintzún, director of the Workers Defense Project, and construction worker Gumercindo Rodriquez. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.Remembering fallen comrades:Workers … finish reading Austin Construction Workers : ‘No los Vamos a Olvidar’

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Michael Meeropol : Business Unites to Fight Workers’ Rights

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Virtually the entire organized business lobbying apparatus is united in attempting to convince the public that the Employee Free Choice Act is a terrible blow against workers’ rights. By Michael Meeropol / The Rag Blog / March 5, 2009 The … finish reading Michael Meeropol : Business Unites to Fight Workers’ Rights

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