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All eyes on 2012 elections at AFL-CIO King holiday observance

January 13, 2012 By John Rummel

"It's a new day, a new labor movement," and "victory can come to the 99 percent if we stand united," said AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker.

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.