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Labor Dept. tosses Florida scheme to curb jobless benefits
May 6, 2013A Florida civil rights group's legal complaint has led the U.S. Labor Department to toss yet another GOP scheme to deny workers jobless benefits, by imposing a qualification test so tough that many workers can't pass...
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Letter Carriers cite huge need in 21st annual food drive
May 6, 2013Letter Carriers from coast to coast will collect non-perishable food on their 21st annual food drive, on Saturday, May 11. The food is distributed locally, to "free food" pantries, homeless shelters, and other institutions that feed...
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OSHA marks Workers Memorial Day by focus on contract workers
May 2, 2013"Many of those killed and injured are temporary workers who often perform the most dangerous jobs and are not receiving the training and protective measures required."
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Obama budget seeks more funding for job retraining
April 29, 2013But, in a tight budget environment for domestic programs and with House Republicans' hostility towards workers, there appear to be long odds against the success of his plan.
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Social Security advocate says bigger cost-of-living raises needed
April 24, 2013Nancy Altman told lawmakers that instead of considering how to cut the cost of living adjustments, Social Security should adopt an alternative inflation measure.
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Obama nominee’s support for civil rights too much for GOP
April 18, 2013Several plan to quiz Perez on his stewardship of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, which he now heads.
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Boston unionists stepped up when bombs hit marathon
April 17, 2013Police managed to peacefully disperse the massive crowd. Firefighters responded to the alarms with trucks, ambulances, EMTs, and specially trained union members.
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Union leaders critical of Obama’s budget blueprint
April 11, 2013Union leaders are criticizing President Obama's $3.78 trillion federal budget and spending blueprint for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.
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