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Occupation of Wisconsin Capitol continues for third day

February 17, 2011 By John Wojcik

50,000 people packed Capitol Square here on the third day of a virtual occupation of Wisconsin's seat of government.

Wisconsin lawmakers to vote on GOP gov’s anti-union package

February 16, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg And Dominique Paul Noth

MADISON, Wis. - Even among this year's new wave of Republican governors, Wisconsin's Scott Walker sticks out for his anti-union, anti-state worker legislative package.

Documents reveal Chamber of Commerce sabotage campaign

February 15, 2011 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

Thousands of memos show how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a sabotage campaign against major labor unions and progressive organizations that oppose its pro-business agenda.

‘Stop breaking the law’ protest tells Chicago charter school [with video]

February 14, 2011 By John Bachtell

The battle for union recognition by charter schoolteachers has grown as charters have assumed a larger presence in the city.

Big business floods Congress with demands to de-regulate

February 11, 2011 By John Wojcik

Corporations officially unveiled loads of pet projects, wish-lists, and regulations they want axed during a hearing held by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The labor movement says it's corporate arm-twisting of lawmakers on the...