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Right-wing GOP Illinois Gov. Rauner plans to force state workers to strike
June 25, 2015Rauner's tactic is the latest in a nationwide campaign by the right, its business backers and its political puppets to trash workers, cut wages, destroy pensions and kill unions.
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New Jersey unions go toe to toe with Christie over pensions
June 11, 2015Unions representing N.J. state and local government workers vowed that the fight over Chris Christie's pension payment cuts is not over.
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Bernie Sanders slams Republicans on Social Security
June 11, 2015As the field of Republican presidential candidates grows, their calls for deep cuts to Social Security do, too.
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Union leaders, lawmakers, mayors unveil Progressive Agenda
May 14, 2015Saying "we need to reward work, not wealth," the group unveiled a massive grassroots campaign for "A Progressive Agenda."
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Retirees, allies rally at Cleveland hearing
April 20, 2015The Republican Party, supporting Social Security cuts and attacks on pensions, has declared war on retirees.
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