Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Labor Day is more significant than ever
August 18, 2015My step-dad explained to me what Labor Day as a national holiday was really meant to signify: the 8 hour day, safe working conditions and decent pay.
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Wisconsin companies join the fight against right-to-work-for-less
March 30, 2015Businesses even say they will move out of state in order to avoid the law's negative effects on their bottom lines.
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Wisconsin GOP continues its “right-to-work” steamroller
March 6, 2015Republicans aren't slowing down their steamroller despite widespread opposition that continued this week from all quarters in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin governor swings budget axe
February 25, 2015A massive fight-back has already begun, and even some long-time Republican legislators are questioning the wisdom of the Walker budget.
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Wisconsin workers again battle Walker’s anti-labor steamroller
February 25, 2015Trashing promises to provide a fair hearing, the Republican leader of Wisconsin's state Senate labor committee rammed through a bill that would make union shops illegal.
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