Labor
New Yorkers play their part in national upsurge
March 21, 2011The New York labor movement and its allies are playing an important role in the national upsurge against GOP bills targeting public workers but more broad unity and support is needed to advance progress.
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Video: Chicago federal workers slam budget cuts
March 18, 2011Over 200 federal workers and their supporters used their lunch hour on March 16th to protest budget cuts.
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Judge issues restraining order against Wisconsin anti-union law
March 18, 2011A judge at 10:30 this morning issued a temporary restraining order blocking implementation of the law that would destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers.
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Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol
March 18, 2011The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.
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“No Business as Usual Day” will press workers’ rights
March 17, 2011Members of union locals all over the country are laying plans now to make April 4th a day to remember at the nation's workplaces.
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