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Army base reopening a step closer

April 11, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Prospects for redeveloping the Oakland Army Base moved a step forward last week as the City Council voted to extend its negotiating agreement with developers California Capital Group and AMB Corp.

Poem of the week: Marge Piercy and workers of the world

March 28, 2011 By John Case

Marge Piercy's writing almost always focuses on working class women and wide-ranging social concerns including a lifelong commitment to progressive social change.

Make Wall Street pay

March 14, 2011 By Art Perlo

A statewide coalition of union and community groups in Connectticut has formed to demand that Bank of America contribute its fair share to the state's economy.

Rep. José Serrano supports Bronx building workers

March 11, 2011 By Elena Mora

Congressman José Serrano is supporting the efforts of SEIU 32BJ, which is in negotiations for a new long-term contract to cover more than 3,000 Bronx apartment building workers.

Ashtabula workers give GOP rep an earful

March 2, 2011 By Wally Kaufman

During a town hall meeting in Ohio this week hundreds of community and labor activists rallied against a Republican-led state senate bill that would destroy collective bargaining rights for public workers.