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Pay freeze saves peanuts, AFGE leader charges

November 30, 2010 By John Wojcik

Labor and its allies have come out swinging against President Obama's call for a two-year pay freeze for federal workers.

Republican attack on labor goes way beyond Congress

November 24, 2010 By Scott Marshall

During the Great Depression, big business used the crisis to attack workers' wages and living standards directly, cutting wages even while turning big profits. And exactly the same thing is happening again.

Dockers protest Del Monte union-busting

November 24, 2010 By Ben Sears

PHILADELPHIA - ILA Local 1291 members and hundreds of supporters protested Del Monte's move to a non-union terminal, slashing jobs and pay.

Labor journalists gather in Washington

November 24, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Journalists who cover the labor movement, labor leaders and even a U.S. Department of Labor top official attended the International Labor Communication Association's annual awards ceremony here Nov. 19.

As injuries soar, Sacramentans offer help to Hyatt’s housekeepers

November 23, 2010 By Nell Ranta

With brooms and mops held high, our group of 35 people, including the president of the Central Labor Council and religious leaders, marched into the Hyatt Hotel lobby.