Elections
Lesson from the 2014 elections: Inclusive 50-state strategy needed
December 1, 2014The time for licking election wounds is over, but as many factors came into play, lessons are still being drawn from the setbacks.
Read moreLabor 2014 celebrates Connecticut election victory
November 26, 2014"When we stick together, we win together!" exclaimed Lori Pelletier at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration dinner for Labor 2014 volunteers.
Read moreDemocrat Bera beats Republican Ose in close California race
November 20, 2014Right after the election, Bera appeared to be trailing Ose by more than 3,000 votes. But on Nov. 19, with nearly all ballots counted, he led by over 1,400.
Read moreSouth Bay labor charts course for post-election struggles
November 18, 2014Despite setbacks, the mood at the meeting of the South Bay Labor Council was positive: "We need to advance our own agenda," regardless of who is in the mayor's seat.
Read moreAfter tough election, labor leaders say unions are here to stay
November 17, 2014"What happened in this election," Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO declared, "is that the vast majority of the voters stayed home."
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