Labor
Today in labor history: Nat Turner captured
October 30, 2014On this day in 1831, Nat Turner, leader of one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history was captured.
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Obama barnstorms in Wisconsin against the GOP
October 30, 2014Without mentioning Wisconsin's GOP Gov. Scott Walker by name, President Obama blasted Walker for opposing an increase in Wisconsin's $7.25 minimum wage.
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AFL-CIO rallies Georgia voters for Nov. 4
October 29, 2014The AFL-CIO's determination to advance the struggle in southern red electoral states came alive Sunday, Oct. 26, with a Get Out the Vote rally.
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Labor aims to unseat McConnell, block GOP power grab
October 29, 2014"There is no better fighter for America's middle class, for America's working people than Alison Lundergan Grimes," Warren told the crowd of IBEW union members.
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Labor says vote for hopes not fears in Connecticut
October 29, 2014"Connecticut needs a governor who walks picket lines, not a governor who busts unions and destroys communities."
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