Labor unions
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David Byrne's Musical Faces Opposition From Broadway Union for Not Using Live Band
A local musicians' union says the Broadway Theatre, where Here Lies Love is scheduled, is contractually obligated to employ 19 instrumentalists
- Push Back
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Strippers on Strike No More: Star Garden Dancers Get Their Union Recognized in Major Victory
The 15-month strike has ended with a settlement and hope for the future
- Labor Pains
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Bandcamp Workers Form Union: 'It’s Not Enough to Get Small Wins Alone'
"We began working here as an extension of our own love for independent music, and believe that a site ... that purports to offer an ethical and fair alternative to the streaming economy should reflect its mission internally”
- State of the Union
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Amazon Workers Walk Off the Job on the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year
Demanding better working conditions, warehouse workers are leaving their posts on Black Friday
- Strike!
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Linqua Franqa Is Fighting for a Better World, Onstage and at the Picket Line
Atlanta-based rapper, organizer, and scholar contains multitudes of revolutionary potential
- which side are you on?
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Tom Morello on the Frontlines With Alabama Coal Miners: 'Anywhere You Strike, I'm Coming'
Longtime advocate of workers' rights on why he's lending his support to the United Mine Workers of America
- Which Side Are You On?
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Cereal Killers: How 80-Hour Weeks and a Caste System Pushed Kellogg's Workers to Strike
After decades on the losing end, company workers are demanding a better deal. The cereal giant has other plans
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'A Way of Life Is At Stake.' Striking John Deere Workers Defy the Company, and Their Union, to Tell Their Stories
For the first time in generations, workers at John Deere have the upper hand. But they’re struggling to figure out how to make it count, and whom they can trust
- Politics
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Billy Bragg, Lucy Dacus Set for Conversation Series Supporting Labor Reform
Steve Earle, Arcade Fire's Will Butler and Anjimile will also chat with labor leaders and organizers to raise awareness for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
- Music
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In Pivotal Move, Sen. Manchin Announces Support For Pro-Union Legislation
"I look forward to working with my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, to move this bill through a legislative process," Manchin said
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