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Illinois bill aims to raise the minimum wage

February 14, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The current minimum wage at $8.25, which went into effect in July, would be boosted by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reaches the historic $10.

Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers

February 11, 2011

Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."

There’s blood on those Valentine’s Day roses

February 11, 2011 By John Wojcik

It's not what you think about when you buy flowers, but your Valentine could end up with a bouquet picked by sexually harassed women or child laborers and then sprayed, rinsed and dipped in lethal chemicals.

“Clean Ports Act” reintroduced in Congress

February 11, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

In a move praised by a broad coalition of environmental, labor, business and public health organizations, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, and 50 other House members reintroduced legislation to protect clean truck programs and cut harmful air...

NY festival will showcase Cuban artists

February 10, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The festival will include Cuban artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers and writers who will showcase their work.