Labor
Franken wins, Coleman concedes
July 1, 2009Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced late Tuesday afternoon that he will certify the election of Democrat Al Franken to the U.S. Senate. The announcement was made 30 minutes after former Sen. Norm Coleman conceded. His concession...
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Court ruling: It’s Sen. Al Franken!
July 1, 2009It’s Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. Finally. Minnesota’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Franken won last fall’s U.S. Senate race.
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Retirees picketing GM bankruptcy hearing in New York
July 1, 2009Reposted from laborradio.org The IUE-CWA says busloads of its GM retirees will picket the GM bankruptcy hearing today in New York. The retirees are angry over GM attempts to terminate their retiree health benefits, according to...
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AFTRA members mourn death of Michael Jackson
July 1, 2009LOS ANGELES - The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is mourning the sudden death of longtime AFTRA recording artist Michael Jackson. Jackson, who died June 25 at age 50, joined AFTRA in September 1969...
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Hartmarx workers declare victory
June 30, 2009DES PLAINES, Ill. — In an unprecedented display of hope, struggle and unity, more than 600 workers at the Hart Schaffner & Marx factory here joined with union leaders and elected officials in a rally June...
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