Labor
Louisiana workers say union jobs break down barriers
July 21, 2011The bosses don't want lots of union workers because they tend to break down the racial divide that has slowed progress in this part of the country ever since the end of the Civil War.
Read moreGrappling with cuts when Democrats are in charge
July 20, 2011In many states, Democratic leaders make cuts to social programs, putting a big hole in the safety net as the economic crisis and unemployment worsen - What to do?
Read moreUnions, allies launch national campaign for caregivers, clients
July 19, 2011The objective is to enhance community-based and home-based long-term care for the current 7.6 million elderly adults who need it and for the estimated one-fifth of the U.S. population that will need it by 2030.
Read moreHershey’s chocolate tainted with child exploitation, group charges
July 15, 2011The Raise the Bar Hershey Campaign is urging chocolate lovers to choose another brand until Hershey's gets child abuse out of its chocolate.
Read moreMinnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown
July 15, 2011The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.
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