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Michigan nurses protest GOP cuts with soup kitchen at State Capitol

July 15, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Now comes the latest labor protest: The July 13 Michigan Nurses Association's "Governor Snyder's 'No Soup for You'" kitchen.

Six years after Katrina, unions determined to rebuild their communities

July 15, 2011 By Blake Skylar

As a reporter in this city, you can't help but hear the stories about Hurricane Katrina - even six years after the disaster.

Minnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown

July 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.

Budget must “respect, protect” women, coalition says

July 15, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.

Next Generation claim union, social justice organizing as their own

July 15, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Younger CWA union members start Next Generation campaign to organize youth into better-paid jobs and labor's social activism.

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Michigan nurses protest GOP cuts with soup kitchen at State Capitol

Six years after Katrina, unions determined to rebuild their communities

Minnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown

Budget must “respect, protect” women, coalition says

Next Generation claim union, social justice organizing as their own