Jobs
Congressional Progressive Caucus introduces biggest jobs bill yet
December 13, 2011Responding to national demand for a massive jobs program, the Congressional Progressive Caucus today introduced the Restore the American Dream for the 99 Percent Act into the House of Representatives.
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Union rallies in New York call for jobs
December 9, 2011Jobs, justice and voting rights were the focus of two mass rallies in New York City.
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The jobless bring their plight to Congress
December 8, 2011The nation's jobless, aided by the Communications Workers, the Service Employees and other unions, brought their plight directly to Congress this week.
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Barney Frank retires, leaving a strong progressive legacy
December 6, 2011Liberals, labor and progressives mourned while Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief when Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., announced his retirement Nov. 28 after 30 years in office.
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Transport union defends members in airline bankruptcy
December 5, 2011The Transport Workers "will do everything possible" to vigorously protect 23,400 members who work for American Airlines and its American Eagle subsidiary as the carrier goes through bankruptcy, officials say.
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