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Labor launches new drive to back Obama on deficit

September 20, 2011 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO has launched an on-line letter campaign that will enable millions to directly write their lawmakers in support of the president's deficit reduction and job creation plans.

Unions, not “right to work” laws, bring back an automaker

September 19, 2011 By St. Louis Labor Tribune

The labor movement is a key part of a recently successful effort to get a company to build a plant here that will produce diesel/electric vehicles.

Mexican electrical workers score victory after Independence Day standoff

September 19, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Mexican Electrical Workers' Union scored a victory last week when the government agreed to recognize its leadership and release frozen union funds.

Chilean communists take a hit as protests mount

September 19, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A group of 50 self proclaimed, "rebel students" on September 12 attacked the Santiago offices of the Chilean Communist Party's (CP) Central Committee.

Florida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples

September 19, 2011 By Joshua Leclair

Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.