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Labor backs president’s emphasis on jobs

January 28, 2010 By John Wojcik

Union leaders reacting last night and today to President Obama's State of the Union address praised his emphasis on job creation.

Massachusetts election lesson: “Don’t Mourn, Organize!”

January 25, 2010

"Don't Mourn, Organize!" This is the growing call from labor and progressive forces following the upset election in Massachusetts.

Judge rules vs. Calif. state worker furloughs

January 5, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Arnold Schwarzenegger exceeded his authority last year when he ordered them to take three unpaid furlough days each month to help cover a soaring deficit in the state's general fund.

Ethics violations haunt John McCain

January 5, 2010 By Joel Wendland-Liu

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., may have violated Senate rules when he recorded an anti-healthcare reform telephone message.

The year in headlines: High hopes at start, roadblocks at end

December 31, 2009

WASHINGTON (PAI) — It was a year that started with such high hopes for workers and their unions — and ended in roadblocks and looming disappointment.