Labor leaders, workers’ rights advocates, honor May Day as International Workers’ Day

International holiday to celebrate workers has Chicago origin

Chicago –Labor leaders and workers’ rights advocates recognized the struggles and accomplishments of working men and women on May Day, a holiday celebrated around the world by millions as International Workers’ Day.

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Turn Around America Video Competition

 

America isn't working the way it should. Tell us your personal story. What are you experiencing? What about your family? Your friends? Your neighbors? What is impacting your community? Your school? What’s your vision of America? And, as important, how would you turn things around? 

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Dangerous work

 

The nation’s workplace safety laws and penalties are too weak to effectively protect workers, according to the AFL-CIO’s annual Death on the Job report, which will be released on Thursday, April 24.  The report identifies how many people lost their lives and were injured at workplaces in the past year and provides in-depth state analysis on workplace safety. 

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