U.S.
Mitt Romney layoff victim speaks out
January 3, 2012"I really feel he didn't care about the workers. It was all about profit before people," said Randy Johnson who worked in Marion, Indiana at American Pad and Paper Co. in the 1990's.
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Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution
January 3, 2012In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.
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GOP caves, Congress passes jobless benefits extension
January 2, 2012Congress finally passed a two-month extension of long-term unemployment benefits and a Social Security payroll tax cut for workers.
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Wisconsin’s Walker fails to squelch free speech
December 23, 2011Over 200 people gathered atWisconsin's state Capitol to defy Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions to free speech and freedom to assemble.
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Wind industry blows off worker safety
December 22, 2011The wind industry has an ongoing situation that needs to be remedied; they have fallen short on worker safety.
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