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Two big unions turn up heat in presidential race

May 10, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

With the presidential campaign in full swing following President Obama's formal re-election announcement, two top unions jumped in hard.

Hoffa wins re-election as Teamsters president

November 23, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Incumbent Teamsters President James Hoffa was re-elected to a fourth term in final results announced by an independent overseer on Nov. 18.

Teamsters add 20,000 corrections officers in Florida

November 18, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Winning more than half of the ballots cast, the Teamsters were elected as bargaining representative for almost 20,000 correctional officers statewide in Florida.

Labor board rule changes help defeat employer delay tactics

August 30, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

By now, there's been publicity - and lots of management propaganda - about proposals by the National Labor Relations Board to change some rules.

Unions discuss key issues with GE

June 3, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Health care, wages and pensions topped the talks between a multi-union coalition, headed by the United Electrical Workers, with General Electric.