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In Connecticut the fight for jobs is on

August 11, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

"Connecticut workers want Congress to act on the jobs crisis with the same urgency that was brought to the manufactured political crisis over the debt ceiling."

45,000 Verizon workers strike over company greed

August 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

The 45,000 strikers walked off the job this weekend because the company has refused to budge since negotiations began July 22.

Congressional Black Caucus jobs hearings begin in Cleveland

August 8, 2011 By Joe Sims

With African American unemployment at over 16 percent, the Congressional Black Caucus has launched a series of public hearings and jobs fairs across the country during the month of August.

Verizon workers, allies stage massive contract rally

August 2, 2011 By Gary Bono

Verizon, which earns billions in profits and whose chief officer makes $55,000 per day, is attacking the working conditions, health benefits and pensions of its unionized workforce.

Community, labor demand Rep. Akin protect vital social services

August 1, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

Nearly 100 community, labor and retiree activists rallied outside of Congressman Todd Akin's St. Louis office July 29.