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Nationwide rallies against austerity

January 31, 2013 By Rick Nagin

Footballs, dodge balls, and pumpkin pie were props used in some of the nationwide actions for fiscal fairness during the National Day of Action sponsored by the AFL-CIO and allies.

Money out, voters in!

January 31, 2013 By Keri Rautenkranz

Hundreds of Chicagoans marched and rallied Jan. 19 to protest the "Golden Megaphone of Money" that decision has provided to corporate America.

Germans say Americans need “attitude shift” about work

January 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Remaking the U.S. workforce to make it more competitive in the 21st century will take an attitude shift by companies, students, and their parents.

Single-payer health care advocates plan new campaign

January 31, 2013 By Press Associates And The Will County Labor Record

Some 200 union advocates of single-payer government-run national health care met in Chicago in mid-January to plan their next moves.

Harkin, Senate Labor Committee chairman, to retire

January 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said on Jan. 26 that he would not seek re-election next year.