Connecticut
Online petition shows wide support for jobs bill (with video)
October 18, 2011Within hours of its online posting, hundreds had signed the petition, with over a thousand signatures the first day.
Read moreCampaign for youth jobs kicks off in New Haven
October 7, 2011Over 50 people gathered at the New Haven Peoples' Center for a "Youth Jobs Roundtable" to launch a campaign for good jobs for youth in New Haven.
Read moreCampaign for Youth Jobs kicks off in New Haven
October 6, 2011High school students, leaders of student organizations, local politicians, community organizations and labor organizers put their heads together to launch a campaign for good youth jobs in New Haven.
Read moreNew Haven voters turn out for labor candidates
September 22, 2011In an extraordinary Democratic primary election, New Haven voters overwhelmingly backed labor and grassroots community candidates for Board of Aldermen in 14 of 15 wards.
Read moreConnecticut Working Families Party sets agenda for 2012
September 8, 2011This state's Working Families Party convened their annual meeting last week with a dispaly of strength.
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