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July 20, 2026

Today in 1944
Two ammunition ships explode at Port Chicago, Calif., killing 322, including 202 African-Americans assigned by the Navy to handle explosives. It was the worst home-front disaster of World War II. The resulting refusal of 258 African-Americans to return to the dangerous work underpinned the trial and conviction of 50 of the men in what is called the Port Chicago Mutiny.

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Big-Name Companies Where Workers Are Fighting to Unionize
Posted On: Jan 28, 2022
Jan. 28, 2022 | ORGANIZING | Only about 10% of U.S. employees were union members in 2021 — a drop of about 50% from 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But these days, with COVID-19 thrusting essential workers into the spotlight and millions of jobs going unfilled, union organizing is making inroads with gig, warehouse, and service workers, as well as digital media companies. Organizers might not always win, but there’s more interest from workers looking for better wages, safer working conditions, and increased benefits. Here are a few companies in the news for unionization efforts… aol.com
 
 
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