U.S.
California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
April 1, 2011The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
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“Odd couple” backs BUILD Act for jobs
March 31, 2011The leaders of the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to push a law that would create millions of well-paid jobs.
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Obama outlines plan to reduce U.S. oil use
March 31, 2011The U.S. can neither depend on foreign sources of oil nor will it ever produce enough on its own to cover its needs, Obama said.
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Leaders demand GOP condemn Cantor call to abolish Social Security
March 31, 2011Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and leading senior advocates demanded today that Republican lawmakers condemn Majority Leader Eric Cantor's call to abolish Social Security and Medicare.
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Small Wal-Mart action led to big sex discrimination suit
March 31, 2011It all started with something Betty Dukes didn't do in 1998 at a Wal-Mart store in Pittsburg, Calif. She didn't come back late from lunch.
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