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U.S. Chamber planned dirty tricks, smears against unions

February 14, 2011 By John Wojcik

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reportedly paid a law firm to initiate a campaign of political sabotage against unions and other progressive groups that have opposed its policies.

Lost chance for school desegregation led to today’s woes

February 14, 2011 By John Rummel

A landmark 1974 Supreme Court case was a failed opportunity to strike a blow at school segregation in Michigan and around the nation, and we continue to suffer the consequences.

Illinois bill aims to raise the minimum wage

February 14, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The current minimum wage at $8.25, which went into effect in July, would be boosted by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reaches the historic $10.

Airport screeners go union

February 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

AFGE President John Gage happily announced Transportation Security Administration administrator John Pistole's ruling.

Honduras powerbrokers beat up on the poor

February 14, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In the year after Porfirio Lobo became president of Honduras the disaster for the Honduran people has become clear.