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Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers

July 30, 2012 By Workday Minnesota

The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.

Second heavily-Republican union backs Obama

July 30, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

In yet another move by a plurality Republican group, delegates to the IAFF convention formally endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.

“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis

July 30, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.

AFT convention: Teachers ask, “When did we become the enemy?”

July 27, 2012 By John Rummel

AFT President Randi Weingarten began her keynote address to 3,000 delegates as the AFT opened its national convention. She drew a standing ovation.

Adoption event: Abused Caboodle cats will finally find homes

July 27, 2012 By Blake Skylar

On August 11 and 12, the ASPCA will host an adoption to find safe homes for cats rescued from the abusive conditions of the Caboodle Ranch.