Labor
Addison, Ill., Teamsters strike enters 8th week
December 11, 2009Workers from Teamsters Local 705 have been on strike for eight weeks against Pain Enterprises in Addison, Ill.
Read moreObama presses jobless aid, job creation
December 9, 2009Restoring job growth and returning people to work is a top White House priority, President Obama said in a major speech yesterday.
Read moreNurses unite to form largest RN union ever
December 9, 2009As lawmakers continue to debate legislation to overhaul the country's health care system, three nurses unions merged Dec. 7 to form the largest-ever labor union of registered nurses in U.S. history.
Read moreUnion fights move by auto giants to slash jobs
December 8, 2009Earlier this year General Motors and Chrysler took billions in federal loan guarantees in exchange for a promise to keep workers employed here in America.
Read moreNew Haven People’s World Amistad award celebration big success
December 8, 2009The diverse and inspired overflow crowd stayed to the end of the remarkable celebration of People's World Amistad Award honorees Anna Montalvo, Gwen Mills and Art Perry.
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