Recession
State budget crises and Mr. Holland’s sorrow
January 12, 2011In the coming year, states face a combined shortfall likely to exceed $112 billion.
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How to read those December unemployment figures
January 10, 2011The nation's unemployment rate declined 0.4 percent in December but only because unprecedented numbers have dropped out of the workforce altogether.
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World unions say jobs first
November 12, 2010The leaders of the world's unions are demanding that national leaders put jobs first as the way to get the globe out of its continuing deep recession.
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Riders say, give us back our buses!
November 12, 2010Alameda and Contra Costa counties facing a $56 million budget shortfall have cut service but riders say no way!
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Crunch time for the midterm elections
November 2, 2010It's crunch time! The polls are open and today's the day to cast your vote for candidates who will fight for working families, not candidates funded by the corporations.
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