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New campaign mobilizes for caregivers and those they serve
July 11, 2011In addition to poor working conditions, unstable pay, and the lack of respect that are endemic to the care industry as a whole, care workers also face a unique legal barrier to obtaining just working conditions.
Read moreJobs crisis worsens, Texans call for people power
July 11, 2011The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase of only 18,000 net new American jobs in June 2011.
Read moreRetirees mobilize to defend Social Security, Medicare
July 10, 2011Rep. Murphy said that if the cap on Social Security taxes on high incomes was raised, the solvency of the fund would be secured for the future.
Read moreHowly Slim: A high note for Lavender Festival
July 8, 2011Songwriter Howly Slim will be perfoming at the Lavender Festival in Sequim, Wash., and tells of ASCAP and BMI system that has gone "terribly wrong."
Read moreHands off Social Security movement ignites
July 8, 2011Lawmakers and groups representing 50 million Americans held a press conference here today demanding that Social Security cuts be taken off the deficit reduction table.
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