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Unions battle “Scrooge” Congress on transportation needs
January 2, 2014Federal transportation funding is so skimpy that Congress acts like Scrooge when it comes to helping pay for the nation's roads, subways, buses and other transportation.
Read moreL & M nurses and techs back on the job as negotiations continue
December 19, 2013The caregivers' return to work temporarily halts a standoff over the future of health service delivery for the region.
Read moreTell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
December 19, 2013In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
Read moreWalmart warehouse workers win $4.68 million settlement
December 19, 2013"Over five years workers were shorted overtime and regular pay, they were denied rest breaks and meal breaks as required by the law."
Read moreA year after Newtown, more shootings, more gun profits
December 19, 2013"Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns to make money."
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