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Tenants’ struggles heat up at the Chelsea hotel

December 19, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

These days there is a noticeable fine dust permeating the air throughout this historic landmark hotel. One tenant walked into his bathroom to find that the ceiling had collapsed.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Union gets second chance for vote after company shenanigans

December 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

It's a classic case showing how employers manipulate voter lists to defeat union organizing drives, but the NLRB has given workers a second chance at winning representation.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.

Mine owner to pay $210M for deadly explosion

December 7, 2011 By John Wojcik

The owners of the West Virginia coal mine where 29 died in an explosion agreed to pay $210 million, the biggest ever payout for a disaster the government blamed on "the ruthless pursuit of profits ahead...