Tag Archives: labor

Missing Pieces Of #RaiseTheWage

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The loud but small-sized movement to raise the minimum wage is made up of good people. There are not enough of them to make a difference. Their voice is amplified in corporate news outlets, but neither the federal nor state … Continue reading →

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Rockin' With Mother Jones

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Rockin’ with Mother Jones By Mike Matejka, Grand Prairie Union News No one in American labor history has won the mythic status of Mary “Mother” Jones (1837-1930). This Irish immigrant, who lost her family to disease and her business to … Continue reading →

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Flagging In Meaning

Posted on July 4, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

(Editor’s Note: These photos were published in early 2002 in the 911 issue of Hasta Cuando, a Spanish-English punk political magazine out of Pilsen, Chicago. They are by an extraordinary Chicago artist, teacher and musician, Rebecca Wolfram and reflect her … Continue reading →

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Seafood For Thought

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The silence on the story of human trafficking connected with slavery in the seafood industry is deafening. Margie Mason of the Associated Press reported Tuesday that Indonesian police arrested seven suspects in an ongoing case. “Five Thai boat captains and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Devil Is Here In These Hills

Posted on April 10, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

Given Iowa’s early labor organizing among mineworkers, led by John L. Lewis, who went on to head the United Mine Workers and found the Congress of Industrial Organizations, this book review illustrates the struggles posed by this dangerous profession. Mike … Continue reading →

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Today On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Catch this week’s Fallon Forum live on Monday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon on KDLF 1260 AM “La Reina.” Join the conversation by calling in at (515) 528-8122. And you can hear the Fallon Forum on KHOI 89.1 FM … Continue reading →

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Labor Secretary Finalizes Minimum Wage Rules

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Paul Deaton

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez issued a final rule raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2015. According to the Associated Press, the change will impact more than … Continue reading →

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Low Wages And Maria Fernandes' Fatal Nap

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Paul Deaton

What working person hasn’t taken a nap in their vehicle? Part time and temporary workers with multiple jobs are unlikely to get enough rest, so why not set the alarm clock and snooze after arriving early for a shift, or … Continue reading →

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What Did You Learn At Work Today?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

What did you learn at work today? By Helena Worthen Reviewed by Mike Matejka Grand Prairie Union News We all learn something new. We learn from school, family and friends, and much of what we learn is on the job. … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Schedules That Work In Iowa

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Four Democratic legislators introduced the Schedules That Work Act (H.R. 5159)  on July 22 without fanfare. Labor and Women’s groups were quick to sign on to a bill that asserts its help for part time workers in a middle class … Continue reading →

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