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Want to raise your pay? Join a union

February 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Go show this column to your non-union neighbors.

Jobless rate drops: positive trend but some cautions too

February 3, 2012 By John Wojcik

The nation's official unemployment rate fell in January to 8.3 percent, down from December's 8.5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Victory for women: Komen reinstates Planned Parenthood funding

February 3, 2012 By Susan Webb

The reversal came after a firestorm of protests over the cutoff, including charges that it was a cave-in to Republican/right-wing pressure.

Six months after lockout, workers stage ‘back to work’ action at American Crystal Sugar

February 3, 2012 By Steve Share

The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.

Chris Rock says he’s willing to pay higher taxes

February 3, 2012 By Joe Sims

Jesus would support taxing the rich, said President Barack Obama at this week's national prayer breakfast.