Jobs
It’s a no-brainer: jobs not austerity
October 6, 2011The Great Recession of 2008 is looking more like the Great Depression of the 1930s. The economic crisis of U.S. (and world) capitalism is entering its fourth year.
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Capitol Hill protesters demand “jobs not cuts”
October 6, 2011Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva rejected those who say the "Rebuild the Dream" movement is an "answer to the tea party."
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Spotlight is on jobs as “occupy” protests intensify
October 5, 2011AFL-CIO president announces labor's full support for Occupy Wall Street protests, urges massive turnout for upcoming America Wants to Work week of actions.
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Trumka: Time for mighty jobs movement is now
October 5, 2011"When is enough, enough?" asked Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO president.
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Occupy Wall Street protest spreads across the nation
October 4, 2011Angry about Wall Street greed and rejecting lawmakers they say have been purchased by big corporations, the Occupy Wall Street movement is spreading rapidly across the nation.
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