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Ohio rallies show surging anger over cuts

January 18, 2011 By Rick Nagin

Militant rallies in Columbus and Cincinnati on Friday voiced mounting anger at threats by Republican Gov. John Kasich to slash jobs, services and union rights.

Shop Talk: Freelancers go union, paid family leave a success

January 17, 2011 By John Wojcik

Unemployed people lucky enough to find new jobs are making less than they did before and almost 40 percent took a 20 percent cut in pay.

Bitter chocolate: Hershey’s candy closes a plant

January 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Where were your Hershey's kisses made?Chances are, the answer is Mexico, not Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Unions mount a big push against the Senate filibuster

January 13, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Labor and progressive organizations say it is essential to end procedures that have allowed a Republican minority in that body to stall or kill a wide array of progressive legislation.

Cuomo-friendly business group launches ad campaign

January 13, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The new television commercial about New York state sounds good - so why are labor and community groups worried?