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Connecticut youth lead fight for jobs

December 19, 2011 By Lisa Bergmann

Youth groups are focused on linking the problem of youth violence to the lack of job opportunities.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Labor rallies to extend unemployment lifeline

December 13, 2011 By Rick Nagin

The AFL-CIO and allied groups have held actions in 50 cities urging extension of unemployment benefits set to begin expiring in January.

Tenants get together and fight slumlord

December 13, 2011 By David Bacon

Doyle Gardens sounds like it might be a pleasant apartment complex, where residents stroll down walkways between flowerbeds surrounded by greenery. Its name is a lie.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.