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Tell Republicans: Ending Overtime Pay Is Unacceptable ACTION LINK
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: republicans, overtime pay, business, labor, law, politics, americans )

Nancy
- 5 days ago - care2.com
In a shocking new salvo in their war on workers, House Republicans have passed a bill that repeals mandatory overtime pay.
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GOP Seeks Alternative to Overtime Pay
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: politics, republicans, usa, labor, overtime pay, compensation )

Cal
- 12 days ago - news.yahoo.com
It seems like a simple proposition: give employees who work more than 40 hours a week the option of taking paid time off instead of overtime pay.
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Tell Congress: Don't Waste Time Putting Lipstick on Pigs! ACTION US
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: usa, congress, economy, business, money, labor, law, society, ethics )

Nancy
- 43 days ago - action.momsrising.org
It's true. Despite the name, the comp time proposal is neither family friendly or flexible. What it would do is weaken a 75-year-old overtime law and permit employers to demand more hours from their employees without any guarantee that the comp time...
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CéSar CháVez's Legacy Is a Lesson in Guidance, Leadership
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: society, safety, rights, news, law, humans, interesting, americans, culture, ethics, freedoms, business, corporate, money, labor, farming )

Robert
- 51 days ago - chron.com
None of our great leaders suddenly appeared on the scene. They emerged because their families, friends, teachers, neighbors - and even foes - helped make them who they became. César Chávez is a good example.
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TAKE ACTION NOW! End Corporate Spending in Public Elections
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: corporate, dishonesty, business, abuse, politics, exploitation, minimum wage workers, corporate corporate election spending, labor, usa, ethics, corruption, usa )

Cal
- 61 days ago - forcechange.com
An amendment proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Ted Deutch (D-Fl.) was recently introduced to the Senate and House. Named "Democracy is for People," the amendment seeks to end unrestricted corporate spending in elections for pub
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TAKE ACTION NOW! Demand Arkansas Repeal Unconstitutional Abortion Law
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: women's rights, freedoms, labor, equal pay for equal work, society, politics, culture, americans, government, rights, women, protection against abuse, abortion rights, equal rights, news )

Cal
- 69 days ago - forcechange.com
In a move that marks the most extreme abortion law in the country and opposes Governor Mike Bebee's veto, legislators in Arkansas have banned abortions that occur past 12 weeks. This new law is in direct violation of Roe v. Wade...
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GOOD NEWS! U.S. Finally Passes Stronger Protections for Women Against Abuse
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: women's rights, freedoms, labor, equal pay for equal work, society, politics, culture, americans, government, rights, women, protection against abuse, equal rights, news )

Cal
- 80 days ago - ipsnews.net
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday ended more than a year of stonewalling a piece of legislation that for two decades has offered legal protections for women against sexual violence, harassment and abuse.
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Please Sign: Tell the GOP to Support a Minimum Wage Increase
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Support Minimum Wage Increase, GOP Opposition to living wage, President Obama, Krystal Clear, GOP undervalues workersnews, americans, labor, economy, American workers, poverty, Boehner )

Susan
- 88 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
President Obama is proposing a very conservative minimum wage hike, but top Republicans are still trying to fight it. Speaker John Boehner says it's because it would cost jobs, even though a number of economic studies contradict such claims.
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Open Thread-2/4/2013
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Cartoon, Class Warfare, Ellipsoid Orb, Faux Noise, Labor, NRA, Public Safety, Taxes, Video )

Lynn
- 105 days ago - politicsplus.org
Tom Cat's Blog --- The annual high day of the Church of the Elipsoid Orb was so exciting that it cut into Tom Cat's sleep time. Look for Tom Cat to be back tomorrow.
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Michigan Bills Limiting Union Power Pass in Legislature
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, corruption, dishonesty, economy, ethics, freedoms, Govtfearmongering, Labor, lies, media, obama, politics, propaganda, republicans, Unions, workers Rights )

Kit
- 160 days ago - nytimes.com
The Michigan Legislature approved sweeping legislation on Tuesday that vastly reduces the power of organized labor in a state that has been a symbol of union dominance and served as an incubator for union activity over decades of modern American -->
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Alabama Utility Crews Turned Away From Sandy Recovery in New Jersey Because They Are Non-Union
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, ObamaAdministration, labor, unions, corruption, cover-up, economy, politics, ethics, lies )

Carol
- 198 days ago - scaredmonkeys.com
You would think that after the death, damage & devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey that it would be all hands on deck to help those affected. Not a chance ... if you are not Union, you need not apply. Christie stabbed in back by new BFF BHO.
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Lord Willard's Forced Donors
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Campaign 2012, GOP Lies, Labor, Schultz, Video )

TomCat
- 226 days ago - politicsplus.org
See 1st comment.
27 comments
Labor Day Greeting
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Holidays, Labor, Video )

TomCat
- 259 days ago - politicsplus.org
See 1st comment
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