Elections
French election pollsters: Sarkozy slipping, both left and far right advancing
January 17, 2012France elects a new president on April 22, with a runoff possible on May 6. As this date approaches, it would appear that incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy is going to have trouble holding on to power.
Read moreWorkers file for union recognition at Aer Lingus
January 17, 2012AFA-CWA filed on Jan. 6 with the National Mediation Board for a recognition election among the 53 U.S.-based flight attendants of Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline.
Read moreVoter suppression faces stiff opposition in Florida
January 17, 2012A statement released by the Republican Party of Florida claims they are "closing the gap" on Democrats with new GOP voter registrations. To analyze the facts properly one needs to look beyond the numbers.
Read moreAll eyes on 2012 elections at AFL-CIO King holiday observance
January 13, 2012"It's a new day, a new labor movement," and "victory can come to the 99 percent if we stand united," said AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker.
Read moreMissourians push to cap payday loan interest rates
January 13, 2012Payday loan companies can charge up to 1,950 percent interest; Missouri voters may be able to change that in November.
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