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Shuler challenges labor movement on promoting women to leadership
February 26, 2015AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. labor movement, is challenging her colleagues to promote more women to top jobs.
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NY Mayor de Blasio addresses the State of the City
February 26, 2015Mayor Bill de Blasio opened his State of the City address with a commitment to maintaining a city that is inclusive and affordable.
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Labor leaders halt political contributions until after fast-track vote
February 26, 2015Uunion presidents have decided to condition labor's voluntary political contributions to lawmakers on their fast-track votes, at least for now.
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America’s labor movement: Time for a new track on trade policy
February 26, 2015"As a teacher I've always placed a premium on what we know, and what we know is that there hasn't been a trade deal yet that benefitted the American people."
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Chicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff
February 26, 2015Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.
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