unions
New York poised to reject tea party Paladino
October 29, 2010NEW YORK — With the election just a few days away, New York voters are expected to reject tea party candidate Carl Paladino, the Buffalo businessman on the Republican ticket.
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Mexican union leader jailed in Puebla
October 28, 2010An official of the Mexican Electricians Union was thrown in jail after delivering a petition to the Puebla state government for public control of electrical utilities.
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Texas teachers protest misuse of pension fund
October 27, 2010DALLAS - Texas teachers added their voices to the worldwide outrage over attacks against retirees at a rally here on October 25.
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On Halloween support union-made treats and go green
October 26, 2010If your wondering, which costumes you or your kids, are wearing this Halloween or which treats to choose from, then look no further because labor and environmental groups may have the answer.
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Union construction jobs at stake Nov. 2
October 25, 2010Midterm elections are next week and union construction jobs are up for grabs in California. Nonunion building contractors in the state, hungry for a bigger share of public sector projects in the wake of the building...
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