Labor
Steelworkers, retirees back Democrat John Boccieri
October 18, 2010"It is disgusting that the other side has resorted to lies directed at retirees and seniors, attempting to frighten them into voting against their own interests."
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Hilton Hotel workers walk out in three cities
October 18, 2010Hotel workers strike Hilton to protest increasing work loads at the same time the Hilton's owners are receiving $180 million in federal bailout funds.
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Teamster rack up four organizing wins
October 18, 2010The Teamsters racked up four organizing wins in late September and early October, including the first-ever union win under new voting rules.
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Glenn Beck gives $10,000 to Chamber of Commerce
October 15, 2010Worried that $400 billion in secret corporate slush funds is not enough to buy Republicans control of the Congress, Glenn Beck donated, on Oct.14, a check for $10,000 to the American Chamber of Commerce.
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Labor intensifies outreach to Y generation
October 15, 2010The AFL-CIO is stepping up a program it hopes will eventually bring the Y generation into the labor movement.
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