Government
How to prepare for Hurricane Sandy’s impact and aftermath
October 29, 2012Working men and women make our state run, not just during emergencies but every day.
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In battleground Virginia, stimulus funds built a bridge
October 2, 2012Waiting for a traffic light to change on the old Robertson Bridge was a frightening experience for many motorists in Danville. The solution came from President Obama's stimulus package.
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GOP wants government to turn its back on us
August 30, 2012The Republican Party's 2012 platform is so radical it would have the government "turn its back on its citizens" and trash every-thing from veterans' health care to food safety inspections, a top union leader says.
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Today in labor history: National Apprenticeship Act of 1937
August 16, 2012This act of Congress, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, established a national advisory committee to research and draft regulations establishing minimum standards for apprenticeship programs.
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“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis
July 30, 2012Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.
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