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Tentative agreement could end West Coast longshore battle

January 24, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

The tentative agreement may defuse a tense standoff as the Longview dockworkers wage a valiant battle to defend their jobs.

Defense funding act assailed for assault on civil liberties

January 24, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The legislation requires the government to arrest and detain indefinitely without trial non-citizens suspected of supporting this country's enemies in the "war on terror."

Ignoring public opinion, Indiana Senate approves “right to work”

January 24, 2012 By John Wojcik

Despite mass opposition to the so-called right to work bill, the Indiana State Senate yesterday approved the measure.

Jewish labor’s Appelbaum supports good-faith Israeli-Palestinian negotiations

January 24, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The path to Middle East peace is through good-faith negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, which U.S. President Barack Obama recognizes

2012: More battles ahead on Capitol Hill for workers

January 24, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers, their unions and their allies are gearing up for more tough legislative fights in 2012.