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Unions battle proposed health benefit tax

January 9, 2010 By John Wojcik

A major union leader, commenting on CBO claims that employers will pass along, in the form of raises, cost savings that result from a tax on workers' health benefits said today that, "They may also believe...

Health care tax could cost Democrats seats

January 8, 2010 By John Wojcik

At a press conference yesterday a liberal House Democrat leading the congressional push against the Senate plan to tax workers' health benefits said the plan would cost Democratic seats.

$100 million for green jobs training brings hope for jobless

January 8, 2010 By Teresa Albano

Despite a depressed economy, Joliet, Ill., ironworker Ken Kobus is optimistic.

Arrow truck drivers abandoned by company but not by fellow drivers

January 7, 2010 By Teresa Albano

It was days before Christmas when 1,400 truck drivers got the news. Their employer, Arrow Trucking, suspended its operations, leaving them high and dry just before the holiday.

Companies renew efforts to bar workers from going union

January 7, 2010 By John Wojcik

Fearing that labor and progressive groups will soon shift much of their focus from health care reform to a bill that would expand union organizing rights, retailers across the country are stepping up their anti-union campaigns.