Labor
Obama to building trades: GOP blocking construction jobs
May 1, 2012Obama's campaign for more construction jobs comes against a continuing backdrop of high joblessness in the construction industry: 17.2% in March, more than double the national jobless rate of 8.2%.
Read moreWorkers say fight to save Post Office goes on
May 1, 2012By a 62-37 vote on Apr. 25, the Senate approved a modified postal "reform" bill, S1789. The battle over the future of the Postal Service now moves to the GOP-run House.
Read moreWorker’s Memorial Day: regulations save lives
April 30, 2012While President Obama is pushing for more safety, he warned business groups are pushing back with an "all out assault."
Read moreTaxi drivers honor AFL-CIO leader
April 30, 2012New York City taxi drivers and supporters gathered at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers in lower Manhattan.
Read moreWalker’s revenge felt by Wisconsin workers
April 30, 2012Three groups of Badger State workers have been 'disciplined' for opposing GOP Gov. Scott Walker.
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