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For Latinos, recession takes its toll

September 7, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

As millions nationwide remain unemployed and struggle to stay afloat in the most punishing recession since the Great Depression, civil rights and labor leaders note Latinos and communities of color continue to suffer the most in...

Ohio Labor Day fests defy “economic royalists”

September 7, 2011 By Rick Nagin

Boosting the fight against Republican attacks on union and voting rights, tens of thousands rallied at Labor Day picnics, festivals and marches in cities throughout Ohio.

Port workers spend Labor Day on picket line

September 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

LONGVIEW, Wash. - Embattled dockworkers marched on their picket lines, Labor Day weekend, standing tall against EGT, the international grain consortium that seeks to break the union at their huge new grain terminal in the Port...

From Wal-Mart to hot dogs, courts important for workers

September 7, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

So you still don't think courts are important to workers? Betty Dukes and Nolan Koewler can quickly set you straight.

Labor history: 2011 marks unhappy anniversary on job safety

September 7, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The year 2011 should serve as a reminder of how far the U.S. has come on job safety issues - and how far it has yet to go.