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A peek at how unions “kick ass” in an election
October 1, 2010Regardless of where one stands on the political spectrum, there is wide agreement that the labor movement knows how to "kick ass," when it comes to elections.
Read moreTrumka: The elections will define who we are as a nation
September 1, 2010AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told national media the elections come down to a stark choice: leaders who stand with workers, versus right-wingers pushing a corporate agenda.
Read moreIs socialism possible?
August 9, 2010Given the unprecedented economic, political and military power of the U.S. ruling class, it may seem like a pipedream to believe that working people can ever take over.
Read moreMessage to my fellow workers: China-bashing is a bad idea
July 23, 2010My union, the IAM, calls for a national industrial policy and massive investment in infrastructure - something China has actually done, not just talked about.
Read moreAppeals court bars Pratt & Whitney from moving jobs
July 8, 2010EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Workers at Pratt & Whitney, owned by the profitable United Technologies Corp., have won a major court decision protecting their jobs.
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