Labor
Trumka’s answer to “Are we better off?”
May 7, 2012Former President George W. Bush lost U.S. jobs during a good economy. Obama has created jobs during the disastrous economy he inherited.
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Top anti-union outfit smaller than believed
May 7, 2012The Associated Builders and Contractors proclaims itself the national voice of non-union construction companies. However, it actually represents just a small share of U.S. contractors.
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Tens of thousands rally at Union Square May Day celebration
May 2, 2012Unionists, Occupy Wall Street supporters, immigrants, women, LGBT activists and the disabled filled Union Square from one end to the other on May Day.
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Walmart ordered to pay $4.8 million in stolen overtime
May 2, 2012The announcement was made as the enormous retail chain - and its attack on labor - became a focus of the annual May Day march held here yesterday.
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Worker’s Memorial Day: regulations save lives
April 30, 2012While President Obama is pushing for more safety, he warned business groups are pushing back with an "all out assault."
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