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Machinists stop Pratt & Whitney from moving jobs

February 8, 2010

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Emotions ran high as union leaders announced details of a court victory blocking P&W from moving work and equipment affecting 1,000 jobs.

Extend jobless benefits!

February 8, 2010 By CPUSA Labor Commission

Without this extension millions of unemployed workers and families will be dropped from the rolls. Contact your senators now!

Mexican labor leader takes message to Washington

February 6, 2010 By Gail Ryall

Humberto Montes de Oca of the Mexican Electricians' Union (SME) was on his way to Washington to lodge a complaint with NAFTA authorities over labor violations.

Obama takes Volcker out of freezer, turns up heat on Wall Street

February 6, 2010 By John Wojcik

A lot of folks feel the move by Obama has come not a moment too soon.

Super Bowl ads stir controversy

February 6, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

Advocates for women's rights and gay and lesbian equality are slamming CBS for ads it will and won't air during Sunday's Super Bowl.