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A win for labor in Minnesota Senate race
December 5, 2011Despite low voter turnout, Chris Eaton polled a majority in each of the district's 22 precincts, earning at least 53 percent in every precinct. She won 60 percent or more in 13 precincts.
Read moreNew York City Opera contract talks in crisis
December 2, 2011New York City Opera, one of the city's cultural treasures, stood at a crossroads this week, after contract talks broke down Nov. 30 between management and its two main unions.
Read moreWalker recall campaign off to blazing start
November 30, 2011After just two weeks, over 300,000 signatures have been collected for Scott Walker's recall. So far, collection totals average 1,040 signatures an hour and have far exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.
Read moreNew Haven prepares for week of action for jobs
November 29, 2011Actions include supporting the emergency need for massive public works jobs to restart the economy and aid communities, to be paid for by taxing the rich and ending the wars.
Read moreRepublicans plan FAA shutdown to bust unions
November 29, 2011Republican union busters are planning, just in time for the holidays, a shut down of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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