Labor
Romney letter to big givers slams unions
October 3, 2012Call it the battle of dueling mailers, with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in one corner and the nation's unions, represented by the AFL-CIO, in the other.
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Lawmakers demand that Crystal Sugar end lockout
October 3, 2012American Crystal Sugar appears to be losing favor in Congress at a time when the company needs it most.
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Today in labor history: Singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie dies at age 55
October 3, 2012Guthrie traveled with workers and learned their traditional songs, earning himself the nickname "Dust Bowl Troubadour."
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Protest shuts down Walmart warehouse
October 2, 2012In a spirited act of civil disobedience, 14 clergy, labor and community leaders were arrested for blocking access to Walmart's midwestern distribution centerin Elwood, Ill.
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Today in history: Thurgood Marshall sworn into Supreme Court
October 2, 2012Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as Supreme Court justice, making him the first African American in history to hold that position.
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