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Hot and Crusty Bakery Workers Seal the Deal on Unionization
by Olivia Rosaneposted Nov 26, 2012 - Back in September, YES! covered the efforts of immigrant workers at New York City’s Hot and Crusty Bakery to form a union. After a series of twists and turns that tested the workers’ persistence, the shop is now set to open in December with a fully unionized workforce.
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Walmart’s Summer of Discontent Explodes in Black Friday Strikes
by Cecilia Garzaposted Nov 22, 2012 - Over the past year a diverse coalition of groups representing Walmart workers have broken decades of silence and united to confront the company. Now, organizers expect more than 1,000 strikes on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
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Can a “Dracula Strategy” Bring Trans-Pacific Partnership into the Sunlight?
by Lori Wallachposted Nov 21, 2012 - A highly secretive trade agreement aims to penalize countries that protect workers, consumers, and the environment. Luckily, the growing opposition goes beyond the usual trade justice suspects.
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We Can Address “Fiscal Cliff” Without Cuts to Social Security
by Democracy Now!posted Nov 16, 2012 - Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman investigates the issue of the “fiscal cliff” and examines the agenda of some of those advocating for corporate tax relief.
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With Rolling Jubilee, 99 Percent Beats Wall Street at Its Own Game
by James Trimarcoposted Nov 16, 2012 - What are the implications of a social movement that has come to understand Wall Street’s financial magic?
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Alta Gracia Clothing Factory Shows New Pathways in Fair Trade
by Peter Dreierposted Nov 15, 2012 - For years, student activists pressured their schools to partner with the Workers Rights Consortium to make sure their college gear was sweatshop-free. Now, they have another choice: a fair-trade clothing manufacturer called Alta Gracia.
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Next Leaders in the Climate Movement: Insurance Companies?
by Jeff Raderstrongposted Nov 13, 2012 - Insurance companies are likely to pay out billions in claims due to events caused by climate change—which makes them well-poised to lead the way to a low-carbon economy.
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Net Zero’s Net Worth: How Renewable Energy Is Rescuing Schools from Budget Cuts
by Erin L. McCoyposted Nov 05, 2012 - Educators across the country are finding millions of dollars in savings through cheap and simple forms of renewable energy.
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For Some Debtors, “Coming Out” Is First Step Toward Resistance
by Chris Kasperposted Oct 31, 2012 - Chris Kasper hadn’t realized how much shame he felt for being in debt until he stood up in public and spoke about it. As much of Occupy’s energy flows into debt resistance, more people are doing the same.
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At Oakland’s Abandoned Army Base, a Jobs Plan Brings Hope to Locals
by Mark Andrew Boyerposted Oct 22, 2012 - A new $1 billion plan to turn a vacant base into a shipping and logistics center will create thousands of jobs for the Oakland residents who need them most.
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Green Party’s Jill Stein: A Missing Voice in Presidential Debates
by Sarah van Gelderposted Oct 17, 2012 - The Green Party wasn’t represented at Tuesday’s presidential debate. Here’s what we might have heard if Jill Stein had gotten her say.
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Live at 8:00 EST: Occupy Wall Street’s Rolling Jubilee
by YES! online teamposted Oct 15, 2012 - Tonight, Strike Debt brings you the Rolling Jubilee, a bailout for the 99 percent. Watch the NYC event live with us to see Occupy buy up your debt—and then abolish it.
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Cobblers, Carpenters, Baristas: Portraits of Americans at Work
by Caleb Fergusonposted Oct 12, 2012 - Photo Essay: From hot dog stand owner to skateboard instructor, a cross-country exploration of the jobs we love.
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Meet the Crawfish-Peeling Guestworkers Who Inspired Walmart Walkouts
by Cecilia Garzaposted Oct 11, 2012 - How a few courageous workers in small-town Louisiana sparked nationwide actions demanding better wages and working conditions for those who pick, pack, stock, and sell the mega-retailer’s products.
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Green Light May Be Ahead for Insurance on Shared Vehicles
by Cat Johnsonposted Oct 08, 2012 - As more and more people begin sharing and renting out their cars and homes, insurance issues have begun to emerge. Sharing communities are taking the lead in finding solutions.
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