Jobs
In 2010, ‘What would Dr. King do?’
January 20, 2010King's message in 2010 was the theme as a standing-room-only crowd braved a squalling rainstorm Jan. 18 to pack the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's great hall.
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In Illinois, high-speed rail seen as economic engine
January 19, 2010CHICAGO, Ill. - In an effort to boost local and statewide economic development Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said they are committed to improving passenger and freight rail operations in...
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Chicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs
January 19, 2010Religious, civil rights, and labor leaders and activists packed an historic African American church here to rally for immigration reform and jobs for all.
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Autoworkers find little comfort in industry show
January 14, 2010Ford's Fusion Hybrid was named "car of the year" by Motor Trend. But the award will bring little comfort to unemployed autoworkers.
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Federal aid needed to save jobs and vital services
January 14, 2010NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- In Connecticut, jobless workers were unable to file for unemployment benefits because the phone lines were overwhelmed.
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