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Labor leaders to focus on 2012 election

February 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

As might be expected in a presidential election year, politics will take center stage when the AFL-CIO Executive Council meets.

U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers

February 29, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.

Workers who staged second plant takeover face new challenge

February 29, 2012 By John Wojcik

A group of determined Chicago workers who captured the attention of a nation three years ago when they took over their plant.

Union, civil rights struggles converge in songfest

February 29, 2012

Among the traditional union singers were professionals Matt Taylor of New Mexico, JD Thompson of Oklahoma, and Kenny Winfree of Tennessee.

Workers ratify Cooper Tire deal, ending three-month lockout

February 28, 2012 By John Wojcik

The membership of the United Steelworkers, Local 207L, by a 2-to-1 margin, ratified a new five-year contract with Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, ending an infamous three-month lockout at the company's Findlay, Ohio plant. Workers were...