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Avondale shipyard story could get a happy ending
February 7, 2013The long struggle by thousands of Avondale shipyard workers here to save their jobs appears to have been successful.
Read moreRight-to-work (for less) laws speed to Michigan high court
February 7, 2013Michigan's two controversial right-to-work laws are headed on a fast track to the state's Supreme Court.
Read moreImmigration reform fight begins in earnest
February 5, 2013The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
Read moreWage gap widening, unionization declining worldwide
February 4, 2013Declining unionization and increasing globalization are two key factors that are widening wage gaps between the rich and everyone else.
Read moreUnion hopes $4 billion fine will force change at BP
February 4, 2013Steelworkers Vice President Gary Beevers hopes the record fine and criminal charge pleas by British Petroleum will finally force the oil industry to take safety seriously.
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