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Nate Willems For Iowa Attorney General

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Nate Willems is running for Iowa Attorney General. Check out his campaign website.  Sunday he posted the following on his public Facebook page: I want to share something Iowans should know about this race. An out-of-state dark money group poured … Continue reading →

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Meet The Iowa Democrat Challenging Senator Joni Ernst

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, Nathan Sage was interviewed on The Weekend Show with Jonathan Capehart in April. Watch the video then click here to volunteer or donate to his campaign to defeat Joni Ernst.  

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Pharmaceutical Workers Walk Out

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Pharmaggedon: Massive walkout by non-union workers. “Pharmacy workers, largely from CVS and Walgreens, are mad as hell and they’re not going to take it anymore…they’ve had enough. Pharma protests, non-union but organized, have been happening across the country, seeking relief … Continue reading →

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John Deere Trying To Discontinue Retirement Benefits

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

On Iowa Press this week we got to hear from Charlie Wishman, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor , AFL-CIO; and Paul Iversen, labor educator at the University of Iowa Labor Center, about the issues involved with the current … Continue reading →

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Trump Uses Executive Orders To Attack Workers And Unions

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau More than 150 million workers form the backbone of the nation’s economy. Their labor produces vital goods and services. On Labor Day, September 7, we honor and celebrate their work. Workers play a key economic role, operating … Continue reading →

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Raucous Rally At The Statehouse Monday

Posted on February 14, 2017 by altapricehome

Senator Nate Boulton kicks off Monday’s rally at the Iowa Statehouse. SHARE this video and visit saveiowaworkers.com to TAKE ACTION.  

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Top 10 Iowa Legislative Threats from the Extreme Right

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Dave Bradley

January 9th, 2017 Posted By: Progress Iowa Iowa’s legislative session convened today, and Republicans have control of the state Senate, House, and the Governor’s office for the first time in 20 years. Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Speaker … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured On The Job?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City “Know Your Rights” series:  What are my rights if I’m injured on the job? Monday, May 6, 6-8pm, Faith UCC Church, 1609 DeForest Avenue, Iowa City The Center for Worker Justice (CWJ) of Eastern Iowa is hosting a … Continue reading →

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