#p21 #tlot #tcot #teaparty #union #iww #occupy #ows #p2 12 Recent Victories for Workers in Raising Wages and Collective Bargaining http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Organizing-Bargaining/12-Recent-Victories-for-Workers-in-Raising-Wages-and-Collective-Bargaining While it certainly seems that far-right extremists are waging an all-out war on working families and their rights, workers aren't just defending themselves; they are fighting to expand their rights and achieving some significant gains. Here are 12 recent victories we should celebrate while continuing to push for even more wins. 1. AFSCME Sets Organizing Goal, Almost Doubles It: AFSCME President Lee Saunders announced that the union has organized more than 90,000 workers this year, nearly doubling its 2014 goal of 50,000...