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Obama talks clean energy jobs, LA launches solar rooftop program
June 28, 2013President Obama included job creation in his climate change speech June 25, while Los Angeles launched the largest-ever urban solar rooftop program.
Read moreNew Haven creates “jobs pipeline” to fight poverty, unemployment
June 28, 2013NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Gov. Dannel Malloy and workers who are now employed through the new "jobs pipeline" program, marked the official opening of New Haven Works.
Read moreToday in labor history: Eugene Debs initiates boycott against Pullman railroad
June 26, 2013The American Railway Union, led by Eugene Debs, initiated a boycott against the Pullman Palace Car Company.
Read moreNetroots grassroots: Progressive Caucus launches “Raise Up America” drive
June 24, 2013"We stand in Congress on the side of the 99 percent against the one percent. So we need this campaign, we need to raise the minimum wage."
Read moreNeighbors turn out for fired Domino’s worker
June 19, 2013The campaign for $15 an hour or $12 with benefits has been going on for several months now.
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