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Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy

March 4, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.

Latino community rejects DOJ whitewash in Gutierrez case

March 3, 2011 By Gail Ryall

A coalition of community and labor activists in Sacramento, California are demanding justice for Luis Gutierrez who was fatally shot by three deputies last year and were recently cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Pickets in 31 states slam Social Security cuts

March 3, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Across the country, people are picketing proposed GOP cuts to Social Security - though the program has never added a cent to the federal budget.

Video: Danny Glover joins worker protest in Indianapolis

March 2, 2011 By Scott Marshall

Actor and activist Danny Glover joined hundreds of protestors Feb. 28th, in Indianapolis, to rally against the state's Republican lawmakers anti-worker agenda.

Women take lead in fight for jobs

March 2, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Women's rights activists note that, while the jobs crisis is harming all sectors of society, women and girls are being hit especially hard. Despite recent recovery efforts the unemployment rate among women has increased.