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Congress eyeing backdoor route to slashing benefits

November 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republicans and Democrats inclined to go along with the slashers are reportedly considering adoption of a new formula that would allow progressively larger reductions in Social Security and other benefits.

Detroit labor says we are the 99 percent

November 8, 2011 By John Rummel

Labor came out in a huge way to lend their support to Occupy Detroit this past Sunday, Nov. 6.

Republicans see assaulting workers as more important than creating jobs

November 7, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Just days before Election Day, 2011, a national group devoted to workers rights has issued a scathing report about Republican intentions toward workers.

12,000 ring White House to protest tar sands pipeline

November 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

An estimated 12,000 tar sands protesters encircled the White House, Nov. 6, chanting, "Stop the pipeline, stop the greed, and give the people what they need."

Occupy Tucson has new home

November 7, 2011 By Alex Maldonado

Activists believe the Occupy Tucson movement, with it's new and improved downtown location, is growing and has gotten its second wind.