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Report: Transgendered blacks highly victimized

September 20, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Because of the effects of racism, being black in America has never been easy. And if you're transgendered, you are also likely to have been discriminated against. But if you're black and transgendered, the chances increase...

Health Equity Summit highlights progress, problems

September 20, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The Affordable Care Act has opened the way for great progress toward overcoming racial, ethnic, gender and geographic health disparities. But much hard work lies ahead to make sure its promise is realized at the federal,...

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.