Illinois
Walmart workers sue for unpaid wages
October 25, 2012The other shoe - the legal one - has dropped in Wal-Mart's constant low pay and bad benefits for its workers.
Read moreProtest shuts down Walmart warehouse
October 2, 2012In a spirited act of civil disobedience, 14 clergy, labor and community leaders were arrested for blocking access to Walmart's midwestern distribution centerin Elwood, Ill.
Read moreOutsourced Bain workers in standoff with trucks
October 2, 2012Outsourced Bain workers began a standoff with trucks sent in to remove equipment from their plant. Residents of the town began arriving this afternoon to join workers who were blocking the loading dock.
Read moreAre Asian American voters being ignored?
July 19, 2012A poll of Asian Americans revealed that neither Democrats nor Republicans are doing much to tap into one of the fastest growing populations.
Read moreProtests call for “Robin Hood” tax to fund jobs, education
February 10, 2012Chicagoans rally for redistribution of TIF money and a stock transaction tax to fund jobs creation, schools, libraries and clinics.
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