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Left wins first round in French legislative vote

June 11, 2012 By Emile Schepers

There is good news for France's new Socialist Party President, Francois Hollande.

NLRB: GOP heavy hitter Adelson must bargain with guards’ union

June 7, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

None of the 40,000 workers at any Sands casino are unionized.

Unions hit Romney on equal pay

June 5, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.

Texas primary election teaches lessons

June 4, 2012

Tthe Republican-dominated Statehouse redistricted Texas so that, in spite of a gigantic population gain by Democratic-leaning Latinos, Republicans could be sure of taking three of the new congressional seats.

What next for immigrant rights?

June 4, 2012 By Emile Schepers

At present, there is no chance that any legislation benefiting undocumented immigrants and their families could pass at the federal level. The numbers are not there in the House, or to overcome a Senate filibuster.