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The year in headlines: High hopes at start, roadblocks at end

December 31, 2009

WASHINGTON (PAI) — It was a year that started with such high hopes for workers and their unions — and ended in roadblocks and looming disappointment.

2009: The year labor started turning its hopes into reality

December 29, 2009 By John Wojcik

Only a year ago, despite a super recession that had tightened its grip on their country, American workers were full of hope that a new day had dawned.

Labor Dept. to force firms to disclose union-busting tactics

December 21, 2009 By John Wojcik

Among at least 20 new rules President Obama's Labor Department plans to introduce in the new year is one that would require companies to file financial disclosures on their union-busting activity.

Labor on Senate health bill: Substantial changes must be made

December 18, 2009 By John Wojcik

For the health care bill that is emerging in the Senate "to be worthy of the support of working men and women, substantial changes must be made," declared Richard Trumka.

60 organizations demand gov’t create millions of jobs

December 17, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

A coalition of 60 labor, civil rights and community organizations launched a campaign Dec. 16 to pressure Congress to "put America back to work" by passing legislation that creates millions of living-wage jobs.