Labor
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February 6, 2012Go show this column to your non-union neighbors.
Read moreSix months after lockout, workers stage ‘back to work’ action at American Crystal Sugar
February 3, 2012The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.
Read moreCommunications workers endorse Obama
February 3, 2012CWA's statement praised Obama but also took hard shots at the current GOP leader, former Massachusetts Governor and Bain Capital CEO Mitt Romney.
Read moreBiden: GOP doesn’t understand middle class
February 3, 2012Most of his speech alternated between jabs at GOP leaders, and defense of the Obama administration's actions.
Read moreGOP forces anti-labor provisions into transport bills
February 3, 2012That rewrite, an attempt to end a fight over union recognition votes at airlines and railroads, ended up leaving workers and their unions with the short end of the stick.
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