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Republicans leave unemployed #OutInTheCold
January 8, 2014Heavy lobbying efforts were underway to extend unemployment insurance for the more than 1 million long-term jobless.
Read moreEmergency action urged on unemployment benefits
January 2, 2014Call Congress at 1-877-318-0483 with the message "extend unemployment insurance now."
Read moreL & M nurses and techs back on the job as negotiations continue
December 19, 2013The caregivers' return to work temporarily halts a standoff over the future of health service delivery for the region.
Read moreTell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
December 19, 2013In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
Read moreCommunity to casino: Stop harassing your workers!
December 18, 2013Clergy and community leaders from Chicago and the northwest suburbs delivered a petition today signed by 33 allies supporting employees at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
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