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Labor leaders hail Obama speech, call for more action on jobs

April 15, 2011 By John Wojcik

Labor leaders, while endorsing the president's budget deficit speech, say job creation will need to be addressed if the long-term fiscal health of the nation is to be restored.

Union leaders urge: Act now to stop paycheck “protection” laws

April 14, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

"This is about eliminating the organizations that represent people. With one vote they are trying to take away our rights."

Young Trade Unionists host We Are One event

April 8, 2011 By Jim Baldridge

Young workers organize Baltimore's We Are One event.

Unionbusters target crews that run Washington’s ferry boats

April 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

The ferry system in Washington is a beloved mode of travel, a throwback to simpler times, renowned for safe, reliable service, yet lawmakers are trying to strip ferry workers of their collective bargaining rights.

Labor law enforcer: “I’m not dead yet!”

April 7, 2011 By Barb Kucera

Collective bargaining remains one of the few effective ways to preserve the American middle class, the chair of the National Labor Relations Board says.