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Outsourced Bain workers in standoff with trucks

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Outsourced Bain workers began a standoff with trucks sent in to remove equipment from their plant. Residents of the town began arriving this afternoon to join workers who were blocking the loading dock.

Unions take aim at child labor, trafficking

October 1, 2012 By Mike Hall

Around the globe, 215 million children are engaged in child labor, including an estimated six million in forced labor.

Mexican right rams through anti-labor law

October 1, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.

Reclaim democracy, protect the vulnerable says faith community

September 25, 2012 By John Rummel

At its Fire of Faith, Rekindling Democracy rally this past Sunday, the Detroit metropolitan faith community unveiled a new kind of "heat" beginning to sweep the region.

Marchers demand end to deadly gun violence

September 24, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

Residents from throughout Oakland called on city leaders to take immediate steps to end gun violence that has cost some 85 lives in the city so far this year, .