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University of Michigan students pledge to save their country
September 10, 2010Representative John D. Dingell put the question directly. "Republicans talk about taking the country back and I want to ask, back to what? Bush? Hoover? 1900? Louis XIII?"
Read moreThe class struggle – back by popular demand
September 8, 2010This is a time of emerging and growing working class consciousness.Let's take a look at the specifics.
Read moreIn California elections, ‘jobs’ is the watchword
September 8, 2010OAKLAND, Calif. - With unemployment officially pegged at 12.3 percent in California, it's clear topic number one for Democratic candidates at all levels will be jobs.
Read moreOhioans kick off mid-term election fight
September 8, 2010Warning of the extreme danger to the rights working people and to democracy if Republicans win, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and candidates for office stumped Labor Day events.
Read moreGreat day for labor: Obama goes to Milwaukee
September 7, 2010MILWAUKEE -- There was one clear message everyone in the crowd at Laborfest here took home with them September 6: the true meaning of Labor Day.
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