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A win for labor in Minnesota Senate race

December 5, 2011 By Steve Share

Despite low voter turnout, Chris Eaton polled a majority in each of the district's 22 precincts, earning at least 53 percent in every precinct. She won 60 percent or more in 13 precincts.

Sugar CEO calls union workers a “cancer”

December 2, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

As American Crystal Sugar's lockout of its workers passed the 4-month mark, workers challenged the lockout at the firm's annual meeting.

Union vote may end battle with Boeing

December 2, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The long and bitter battle over Boeing's retaliation against the Machinists may end with a vote.

New York City Opera contract talks in crisis

December 2, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

New York City Opera, one of the city's cultural treasures, stood at a crossroads this week, after contract talks broke down Nov. 30 between management and its two main unions.

10,000 in New York march again for jobs

December 2, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

The Central Labor Council was the main force behind a march for jobs here yesterday that filled the streets from 32nd Street and Broadway to Union Square.