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Protests In Iowa On Labor Day Monday

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Dave Bradley

Found this Wednesday night. Not sure if this is the most current listing of events. Check here for the most recent.   Trump’s invasion of America’s cities is a very scary ramping up toward fascism. Let’s let the MAGAs know … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton To Visit QCA On Labor Day

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Dave Bradley

From WQAD News: Hillary Clinton to stop in Quad Cities on Labor Day HAMPTON, Illinois — Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton is making a stop in the Quad Cities on Labor Day. The Clinton Campaign announced the visit on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Wages In Iowa

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Trish Nelson

http://stateofworkingiowa.org/ By Colin Gordon Senior Research Consultant — Iowa Policy Project Each year at Labor Day, we survey the “State of Working Iowa.” This annual report card examines trends in wages, job growth, and job quality in Iowa. This fall, … Continue reading →

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The State Of Working Iowa 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again our friends at the Iowa Policy Project have released their annual report on working families in Iowa. This is one of their chief research projects every year. While we hear folks like Governor Branstad extol the economy under his … Continue reading →

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Shining Light on Low Wages

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Paul Deaton

When people talk about suppression of wages in the United States, and the growing inequality between the richest Americans and the rest of us, Walmart and the heirs of Sam Walton have been the poster children with the biggest target … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor Day Weekend Events

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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Sunday Funday – Pre-Labor Day Edition

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dave Bradley

  Labor Day is nearly here. Where once this holiday was a major point in the calendar year, with the decline of the labor movement in recent years the holiday to celebrate workers and their work has diminished also. Let’s … Continue reading →

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