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UFW advocates for farmworkers, but represents fewer now than during Chavez's era
Most farmworkers in the United States today aren’t represented by labor unions, but United Farm Workers is known by many as their voice.
Roughly 60 years after its founding by César Chavez and other activists, the UFW remains a political force in California and beyond, though observers debate the extent to which it ... (full story)
US appeals court pauses investors' efforts to trace Argentine assets in YPF case
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A U.S. Appeals court temporarily paused efforts by investors to identify Argentina’s assets in the United States in order to collect on a $16 billion judgment in a case about the 2012 nationalization of the South American country’s largest energy company.
Investors will not be abl ... (full story)
Tina Turner's name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
NEW YORK (AP) — Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced last week.
The Swedish company, co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, is known for their digital avatars and immersi ... (full story)
César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others
Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the widely admired Latino icon who brought to light the struggles of farmhands while leading the United Farm Workers union.
The stunning allegations against Chavez, who died more than three decade ... (full story)
First lease sale in Alaska petroleum reserve in years draws strong interest despite pending lawsuits
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The first oil and gas lease sale held in years in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was touted by officials March 18 as the strongest to date, drawing hundreds of bids and interest from major oil companies despite pending legal challenges from environmentalists and some Indigenous groups.
It was t ... (full story)