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There were no outsiders in Madison

March 22, 2011 By Joe E. Gutierrez

America called and they came. And it was immediate. Wave after wave of concerned citizens evolved into a tsunami of humanity that descended upon Madison, Wisconsin. As workers, students and everyday citizens with no political bent...

Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol

March 18, 2011 By John Rummel

The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.

Wisconsin recall drive is ahead of schedule

March 16, 2011 By John Wojcik

Less than two weeks after recall campaigns against eight Wisconsin GOP state senators got under way, union members and their allies have already collected half the signatures they need.

Labor switches to defense on legislative agenda

March 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Bill Samuel, the AFL-CIO legislative director, explains the new math on Capitol Hill and in state houses around the country, and its impact on labor's agenda.

AFL-CIO’s young workers plan second summit in Twin Cities

March 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The AFL-CIO's young workers advisory council is taking charge of the labor movement by making its leadership more youthful and is planning a second summit to take place in the fall.