Labor
Labor Board: Locked out workers covered by labor law
December 9, 2011In an unusual situation, the NLRB ruled, in a case involving a Bronson, Mich., auto parts maker, that locked-out workers are still "employees" of the company and covered by labor law.
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Steelworkers back renewed ‘Buy America’ push
December 9, 2011Steelworkers are strongly supporting a new "Buy America" jobs push, targeted at infrastructure projects, proposed Rep. Nick Rahall and colleagues.
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Steelworkers: Recent government moves helping on jobs
December 9, 2011According to Steelworkers President Leo Gerard, the ruling extending import curbs on steel plate from Korea, India and Indonesia will save U.S. jobs.
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Union rallies in New York call for jobs
December 9, 2011Jobs, justice and voting rights were the focus of two mass rallies in New York City.
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Unions hit latest plans for postal cuts
December 8, 2011The nation's postal unions protested cutback plans that would close hundreds of distribution centers and lengthen delivery times.
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