Missouri

Missouri labor gears up for elections

July 1, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We represent the workers of this state," Labor Council President Bob Soutier told union leaders and political candidates here at a Labor 2010 Kick-off meeting.

Freedom Caravan arrives in Detroit

June 22, 2010 By John Wojcik

A 1,000-strong People's Freedom Caravan arrived today in time to participate in the opening of the U.S. Social Forum, a gathering of thousands of progressive and left social and political activists.

State workers slam cuts, call for taxing the rich

April 1, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - "It is not OK to balance the budget off of our backs," state workers told lawmakers here March 31.

Tired of bank greed, Missouri protesters say

March 25, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

ST. LOUIS - "We're tired of corporate America and the CEOs taking all our money," Ashli Bolden said as over 100 people protested inside the Bank of America tower on March 24.

In Show-Me State, calls to tax the rich, show us some jobs

March 5, 2010 By Tony Pecinovsky

"Government has a responsibility to assist people in these hard economic times," former autoworker Clem Smith told a crowd on the state Capitol steps.