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Lessons from the grassroots for 2012

January 13, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

Last fall's municipal elections in New Haven, Conn., made history. The implications, if heeded, bode well for 2012.

Bread and Roses struggle continues

January 12, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

This morning in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the local high school Girl's Ensemble was scheduled to sing "The Internationale" at City Hall.

Supreme Court takes case that would cripple labor’s political activity

January 10, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Yet another right-wing attempt to curb unions' political activism, by cutting off money, landed before the Supreme Court today.

Nebraska Farmers Union teams up with Humane Society

January 5, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The new partnership will boost family farms in Nebraska and ensure that measures are taken to humanely raise meat and other animal products.

Many workers to benefit in 2012 from new Obama rules

January 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Last month the Obama administration issued some of the most pro-worker rules the country has seen in 35 years, covering union elections, hours of work and wages, among other things.