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Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
Leo Gerard is the president of the United Steelworkers International union, part of the AFL-CIO. Gerard, the second Canadian to lead the union, started working at Inco’s nickel smelter in Sudbury, Ontario at age 18. For more information about Gerard, visit usw.org.
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The Gumby Act: The Republican Plan to Bend Workers Into Pretzels
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West Blast Obliterates Safety Lie
The West, Texas disaster proves lax regulations endanger both workers and communities. more »
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Margaret Thatcher’s Ghost
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Bait and Switch, CEO-Style
CEOs blame the poor for the nation's financial woes, then laugh all the way to the Caymans. more »
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The GOP’s Big Yellow Taxi Syndrome
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Paul Ryan Disses ‘The Help’ Again
Rep. Paul Ryan takes from the poor and gives to the rich. more »
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Too Big to Jail
Switzerland and the European Union have reined in bankers. So why can't the U.S.? more »
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The Invisible Fist
The GOP respects the hand of the market, but disrespects those who work for it. more »
