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Trump and Harris, with starkly different records on labor issues, are both courting union voters
By Robert Forrant - September 2, 2024
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‘Moving full steam ahead:’ On Labor Day, official hopes for a safer future for miners
By Caity Coyne - September 2, 2024
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Commentary
Teaching about race is good, actually. States need to stop banning it.
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