economy
AFL-CIO’s young workers plan second summit in Twin Cities
March 14, 2011The AFL-CIO's young workers advisory council is taking charge of the labor movement by making its leadership more youthful and is planning a second summit to take place in the fall.
Read moreMake Wall Street pay
March 14, 2011A statewide coalition of union and community groups in Connectticut has formed to demand that Bank of America contribute its fair share to the state's economy.
Read moreRep. José Serrano supports Bronx building workers
March 11, 2011Congressman José Serrano is supporting the efforts of SEIU 32BJ, which is in negotiations for a new long-term contract to cover more than 3,000 Bronx apartment building workers.
Read moreShowdown in nation’s capital between “two budgets, two visions”
March 11, 2011The Republican plan sets a dangerous precedent by rejecting revenue increases while proposing the largest single-year cuts in history.
Read moreDeficit reality: Income inequality is the problem
March 9, 2011Don't ask working people, employed or unemployed, who have few or no financial reserves, to solve the problem of exploding deficits.
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