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Musicians getting same harsh treatment as steelworkers

June 26, 2012 By Susan Webb

Violinists of the world, unite? Orchestra musicians across the U.S. are getting the same harsh treatment by management as steelworkers, city and state workers and others.

Memphis Bus Riders Union rolls into summer

June 25, 2012 By James Raines

The Memphis Bus Riders Union was created to "raise the level of service provided by the public transit system as well as ensuring greater accountability over policies and practices."

Supreme Court strikes down most of Arizona immigration law

June 25, 2012 By John Wojcik

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down three parts of Arizona's immigration law today, but permitted one of the key parts to stand in a split decision.

Southwest baggage handlers fight privatization

June 25, 2012 By Roberta Wood

"We don't want to outsource our jobs. We're gonna keep on fighting till we get a decent contract."

Toronto bans plastic bags

June 22, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Mayor Rob Ford asked council to do away with a bylaw that required stores to charge five cents for plastic bags. Instead, council opted to excise the bags altogether.