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Ohio governor backtracks on union stripping bill

August 18, 2011 By John Wojcik

Unions say that the historic petition drive and a late July Quinnipiac poll showing voters favoring repeal are likely explanations.

Verizon threatens strikers with health care cutoff

August 18, 2011 By John Wojcik

Workers this week will miss their first paycheck as result of the strike, now in its 11th day. Pension and disability benefits were suspended as the strike began.

Detroit demands action on jobs

August 17, 2011 By Joe Sims

Over 5,000 jobseekers showed up in Detroit for the second stop on the Congressional Black Caucus's "For the People" tour.

Wisconsin voters turn thumbs down on Walker agenda

August 17, 2011 By John Wojcik

Wisconsin voters yesterday rejected a well-funded attempt to recall two Democratic state senators who stood up against Gov. Scott Walker.

Big Business hiding more of its money

August 17, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The U.S. collects less in corporate taxes as a share of GDP than 24 out of 26 industrialized countries, ahead of only Chile and Mexico.