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Toni Harp sworn in as mayor of New Haven

January 8, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

The auditorium and overflow room at New Haven's Career High School were packed on as Toni Harp was sworn in.

St. Louis unions giving to charities big time

January 8, 2014 By St. Louis Labor Tribune And PAI

When 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.

Chicago People’s World gala heats up for Sunday

January 7, 2014 By Barbara Russum

The 26th Annual People's World/Mundo Popular gala promises a hot time in this freezing town!

House GOP draining $600 million a week from economy

January 7, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

"It is fiscally irresponsible not to extend unemployment benefits. The long-run cost to the taxpayers will be much higher from disconnecting people from the labor market."

Yellen confirmed as Federal Reserve chief

January 7, 2014 By John Wojcik

"We applaud President Obama and the Senate for making sure the most talented and experienced person takes over," said AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka.