unions
Wisconsin lawmakers to vote on GOP gov’s anti-union package
February 16, 2011MADISON, 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.
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Documents reveal Chamber of Commerce sabotage campaign
February 15, 2011Thousands 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.
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‘Stop breaking the law’ protest tells Chicago charter school [with video]
February 14, 2011The battle for union recognition by charter schoolteachers has grown as charters have assumed a larger presence in the city.
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Big business floods Congress with demands to de-regulate
February 11, 2011Corporations 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...
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Arrest of human rights activist in Colombia under scrutiny
February 10, 2011The arrest of Liliany Obando on trumped up charges is under scrutiny, as evidence against her is lacking.
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