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Wisconsin board certifies recall signatures
March 30, 2012"Today is another historic day in democracy for the state of Wisconsin," said Phil Neuenfeldt, president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
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Under the gun, Congress OK’s 90-day fix on mass transit
March 30, 2012The ruling House GOP wouldn't even let lawmakers vote on a 2-year bipartisan highway-mass transit bill the Senate approved earlier this month.
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Labor sees real right-wing conspiracy in the states
March 30, 2012Unions must continue to mobilize, lobby, and reach out for allies to stop the constant stream of anti-worker legislation that keeps flowing into and out of state legislatures.
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Senator unveils pro-labor Rebuild America Act
March 30, 2012The bill drew immediate praise from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
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“Holiday on ICE” is anything but, immigration lawyers charge
March 29, 2012This hearing ignored the grim reality of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is marked by abuse.
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