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Campus rally and teach-in slam Ohio education cuts

March 7, 2011 By Rick Nagin

Faced with the prospect of massive cuts and hikes in tuition and fees, hundreds of students at Ohio University took part in a teach-in, a rally and a march last week.

Time for working class to take a stand on taxes

March 4, 2011 By Bob Patenaude

The debate around tax policy is the right place for working class people to take a stand.

Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy

March 4, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.

Ashtabula workers give GOP rep an earful

March 2, 2011 By Wally Kaufman

During a town hall meeting in Ohio this week hundreds of community and labor activists rallied against a Republican-led state senate bill that would destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers.

Women take lead in fight for jobs

March 2, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Women'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.