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Community packs hearing on “LaSalle St” financial transaction tax

June 9, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

The LaSalle Street Tax (LST) campaign turned out in force with members of various unions packing the hearing in favor of HB106.

Illinois Gov. stops extending AFSCME pact as bargaining continues

December 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly are proving that sometimes, unionized workers for state and local governments can't trust the Democrats, either.

Higher health spending means healthy people

August 11, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

Some things that just seem obvious are often denied for devious political or personal reasons.

Massive protests shake up Israel

August 9, 2011 By Susan Webb

Nearly 300,000 Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday, chanting, "The people demand social justice."

Tottenham unrest a symptom of Tory Britain

August 8, 2011 By Rory MacKinnon

Riot-scarred Tottenham began picking up the pieces Sunday from a night of violence that local trade unionists warned could erupt anywhere in Britain due to unemployment and social alienation.