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Labor on Senate health bill: Substantial changes must be made

December 18, 2009 By John Wojcik

For the health care bill that is emerging in the Senate "to be worthy of the support of working men and women, substantial changes must be made," declared Richard Trumka.

Working people cannot accept anything less than real reform, says labor leader

December 17, 2009 By Richard Trumka

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaks out on the most recent version of the Senate health care bill.

Forward to the phone banks!

December 17, 2009 By John Case

I am weighing the Paul Krugman vs. Howard Dean approaches to what's left of health care reform.

Labor weighs its next move in the health care battle

December 17, 2009 By John Wojcik

A clear position on the latest Senate compromises did not emerge from closed-door meetings of the nation's labor leaders last night, but labor remains determined.

Demonstration calls on Schumer to stand firm on health care

December 17, 2009 By Elena Mora

More than 75 people gathered in midtown Manhattan outside the office of NY Senator Charles Schumer on December 15 as the Senate debated the health care reform legislation.