activism
Women take lead in fight for jobs
March 2, 2011Women'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.
Read moreJudge orders Wis. Capitol open to protesters
March 1, 2011A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Gov. Scott Walker, which effectively reopens the Capitol to demonstrators who the governor tried to keep out today.
Read moreKentucky unions rally at the Capitol
February 28, 2011For an hour and a half Saturday February 26, a multi-generational, multi-racial crowd of over 200 stood in the cold outside the Kentucky capitol building singing songs, chanting, and listening to speeches.
Read moreRecord protests rock Wisconsin, workers stand firm in Indiana
February 24, 2011Feb. 23, 2011 goes down as one of the largest demonstrations outside of Madison in Wisconsin history.
Read moreMissouri activists, unions say yes to cost-of-living
February 24, 2011Missouri labor activists and leaders note that voters across the state overwhelmingly support increasing the minimum wage, which would benefit everyone.
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