Labor
Veterans, small business owners step up fight for employee free choice
May 8, 2009Military veterans in Maine, Arkansas and around the country are calling for quick passage of the Employee Free Choice Act this week. In cooperation with national veterans groups, these veterans are holding meetings, writing letters and...
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Specter eyes support for Employee Free Choice bill
May 7, 2009A spokesperson for Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), the lead sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act, confirmed today that an agreement is near that will allow Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) to return to his earlier position...
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Act now to stop Wisconsin Chrysler jobs from going to Mexico
May 7, 2009Original source: The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO has issued an urgent appeal for workers across the country to write President Obama urging him to stop Chrysler from shutting down an engine plant in Kenosha, Wis., and shipping...
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Union launches Wal-Mart organizing drive
May 6, 2009For the last six years the United Food and Commercial Workers union has led a national publicity campaign that has resulted in millions viewing Wal-Mart as a monster that chews up its workers and takes advantage...
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Oakland workers, neighbors give Port Board an earful
May 6, 2009OAKLAND, Calif. -- Port board members got an earful from workers and local residents at a May 2 public hearing on the Comprehensive Truck Management Plan the Port of Oakland is preparing as part of its...
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