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For the second day, sex-abuse victims are lining up to look gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in the eye and tell their stories.
After EPA streamlines approval process, critics say that the agency is skipping vital steps that protect the public from hazardous chemicals.
'Today' executive producer Don Nash steps down, Libby Leist takes over
'Today' executive producer Don Nash steps down, Libby Leist takes over
NJ AFL-CIO Praises Gov. Murphy on Equal Pay Order
Marking one of his first actions in office, Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order, promoting equal pay for equal work for women. The New Jersey State AFL-CIO released the following statement following the announcement:
"Governor Murphy’s executive order to promote equal pay for equal work makes it clear that his administration will fight for all working families and do everything in its power to ensure justice and equality in the workplace," stated New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech. "On behalf of the state labor movement, we praise this long overdue action and look forward to a new era of progress for our state’s working families."
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Laurel Brennan stated, "Our state is positioned to advance the fight for women’s equality and economic justice, and the steps taken today show that organized labor, along with our state leadership, are ready to lead the way."
Kenneth Quinnell
Wed, 01/17/2018 - 10:51
In Houston, Working Families Seek to Reclaim King's Dream
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This past weekend in Houston, the AFL-CIO hosted its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference, with a theme of "Reclaiming Our Dream: Strategize, Organize, Mobilize." Hundreds of working family advocates came together to shift the rules and build power so that working communities can thrive and families can enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Here are some key Tweets from the weekend:
Evelyn Smith of CWA 6222 rocks National Anthem at #1uMLK. #AFLCIO #TxAFLCIO. pic.twitter.com/pJwFQ5eykP— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 12, 2018
To widespread encouragement, Fred Redmond of #USW calls out @realDonaldTrump for racist remarks about Haiti & African nations to open #1uMLK. Then moment of silence. #TxAFLCIO #AFLCIO pic.twitter.com/E7IgpAhzqc— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 12, 2018
#Labor “can’t be the middle of the spear. We need to be the tip of the spear” in fighting sexual harassment., @RichardTrumka tells #1uMLK. #AFLCIO #TxAFLCIO pic.twitter.com/Apl2ws3sPL— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) January 12,...
Gus Kenworthy's life has changed, and unlike most athletes who make it big at the Olympics, it's only partly because of the medal he won.
Gus Kenworthy's life has changed, and unlike most athletes who make it big at the Olympics, it's only partly because of the medal he won.
Vito Perillo, a 93-year-old World War II veteran, is the newest mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Perillo was elected in November and sworn in earlier this month.
Vito Perillo, a 93-year-old World War II veteran, is the newest mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Perillo was elected in November and sworn in earlier this month.
