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AFSCME Endorses Biden, Lauding His Robust Pro-Worker Record
Citing Joe Biden’s record of consistently siding with working people, AFSCME endorsed the former vice president for president. —
COVID-19 Crisis Presents Especially Tough Challenges for Home Care Workers
Home care workers, who take care of the most vulnerable members of their communities, are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus or infecting their clients. — Mar 31
A Fragile Balance, Broken
At a California hospital for sexually violent offenders, staff fear a coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on their patients. — Mar 31
Unions Condemn Chamber of Commerce for Defense Production Act Opposition
Union leaders blast the U.S. Chamber of Congress for lobbying against President Donald Trump invoking the Defense Production Act. — Mar 30
Maryland Governor Cuts Hazard Pay For Workers Amid Pandemic
Cutting hazard pay for Maryland’s front-line workers who are fighting the COVID-19 crisis is a terrible idea, Gov. Larry Hogan. — Mar 27