U.S.
Why the Wisconsin goings-on affect all workers
March 7, 2011The only protection workers have to fight against exploitation is a working democracy. And so unions were born.
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Wisconsin protesters: You couldn’t wait us out, so, you locked us out!
March 4, 2011One nurse summed up the legal victory to keep Wisconsin state Capitol open: "What Walker has done is sad. So we came dressed for a funeral but we are ready to dance. We expect that we...
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National student lobby event to take place in Washington
March 4, 2011This month marks the 42nd annual Grassroots Legislative Conference and National Student Lobby Day, or LegCon as it's come to be known.
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Students nationwide rally for public workers
March 4, 2011More than 10,000 students and supporters rallied nationwide during a national day of action to defend public education and the rights of public workers.
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Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy
March 4, 2011Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.
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