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Labor and allies turn up heat on GOP over jobless benefits
January 9, 2014Organized labor and its allies have turned to public pressure to push resurrection of the benefits through a hostile GOP majority in the U.S. House.
Read moreToni Harp sworn in as mayor of New Haven
January 8, 2014The auditorium and overflow room at New Haven's Career High School were packed on as Toni Harp was sworn in.
Read moreSt. Louis unions giving to charities big time
January 8, 2014When Americans think of labor unions, they think of union members campaigning for causes. But unions are a lot more, and their charity efforts in the St. Louis area show it.
Read moreCold? Really, it’s warmer than ever
January 8, 2014Winters have been warming rapidly in the majority of the continental 48 states since 1970. And, take note Chicago and other Midwest readers: The coldest states are warming the fastest.
Read moreChicago People’s World gala heats up for Sunday
January 7, 2014The 26th Annual People's World/Mundo Popular gala promises a hot time in this freezing town!
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