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Justice Department investigating over 100 voting rights violations

January 27, 2012 By Joe Sims

Eric Holder said the Department of Justice has opened up over 100 investigations into possible voting rights violations across the country.

Workers want tax-dodger Verizon to settle contract dispute

January 27, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta

Several hundred CWA Local 1101 Verizon workers and their supporters rallied Jan. 26 in front of 140 West Street to say, "Settle our contract!"

Workers brave cold to lobby lawmakers on “right-to-work” danger

January 27, 2012 By Steve Share

Members from turning out to Champlin City Hall to learn more about a coming threat: a proposed "right to work" amendment to the Minnesota constitution.

Oregon state Public Interest Research Group fires pro-union workers

January 27, 2012 By Don McIntosh

A non-profit fundraiser for the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group and its spinoff group Environment Oregon has fired two workers who helped lead a campaign to unionize.

Calif. State Assembly hearing says men of color need jobs

January 27, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

As income disparity takes center stage around the country, a special spotlight is being trained on the economic, educational and social challenges faced by boys and men of color.