Labor
Unions discuss key issues with GE
June 3, 2011Health care, wages and pensions topped the talks between a multi-union coalition, headed by the United Electrical Workers, with General Electric.
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Recalls OK’d for three more Wis. GOP senators
June 2, 2011The Republicans are facing the recalls because of their support for Gov. Walker's bill killing collective bargaining rights for public workers.
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Union helps keep air safety rules in place
June 2, 2011Lobbying by the Air Line Pilots Association and families of victims of a Buffalo-area air crash grounded the GOP anti-federal-rules, anti-safety provision.
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In tough situation, Conn. state workers to vote on contract
June 2, 2011Thousands of state workers are expected for a question and answer session about the tentative agreement hammered out by their unions.
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Nation’s biggest union fast tracks Obama endorsement
June 1, 2011Delegates to the convention of the National Education Association will vote on whether to immediately endorse Democratic President Barack Obama for re-election.
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