U.S.
Rally tells Sen. Feinstein: Fight for Social Security
August 19, 2011They came from all over northern California - by bus, by train, by carpool - to deliver a powerful message to Senator Dianne Feinstein: Stand up and be a champion for Social Security!
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In pilot project, AFL-CIO organizes Minnesota jobless workers
August 19, 2011The AFL-CIO, in a pilot project in the Twin Cities and in six other areas, is trying to bring some hope back - along with practical help.
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Bay Area community to Congress: good jobs now!
August 18, 2011A veritable rainbow of Oakland residents lined up at the microphones Aug. 16 to tell four members of Congress how the economic crisis affects them.
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Detroit demands action on jobs
August 17, 2011Over 5,000 jobseekers showed up in Detroit for the second stop on the Congressional Black Caucus's "For the People" tour.
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Wisconsin voters turn thumbs down on Walker agenda
August 17, 2011Wisconsin voters yesterday rejected a well-funded attempt to recall two Democratic state senators who stood up against Gov. Scott Walker.
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