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Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka cautioned the public not to become “numb” to workplace fatalities and illnesses, as his organization released its annual report detailing the hazards workers face every day.

Don’t Become Numb to Workplace Deaths and Illnesses

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

The debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) spans more than 25 years.

Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

Patt Moon-Updike wanted to be a nurse since she was 9 years old.

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep It That Way

As the tax deadline looms and millions scurry to get their forms sent on time, Tax Day is a good time to dispel the myth that the U.S. Postal Service is funded by tax dollars.

The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep It That Way

As Video Games Make Billions, the Workers Behind Them Say It’s Time to Unionize

At an industry conference for video game developers in late March, the thousands of lanyarded attendees could try new games, swap business cards and hear from experts on rendering realistic blood spatter.

Or they could talk about unionizing.

As Video Games Make Billions, the Workers Behind Them Say It’s Time to Unionize

You Paid Taxes. These Corporations Didn't

Taxpayers are scrambling to make last-minute payments due to the Internal Revenue Service in just four days, but many of the country’s largest publicly-held corporations are doing better: They’ve reported they owe absolutely nothing on the billions of dollars in profits they earned last year.

You Paid Taxes. These Corporations Didn't