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Labor launches new drive to back Obama on deficit

September 20, 2011 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO has launched an on-line letter campaign that will enable millions to directly write their lawmakers in support of the president's deficit reduction and job creation plans.

Unions, not “right to work” laws, bring back an automaker

September 19, 2011 By St. Louis Labor Tribune

The labor movement is a key part of a recently successful effort to get a company to build a plant here that will produce diesel/electric vehicles.

Mexican electrical workers score victory after Independence Day standoff

September 19, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Mexican Electrical Workers' Union scored a victory last week when the government agreed to recognize its leadership and release frozen union funds.

Farmworker rights bill awaits Calif. gov’s signature

September 16, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Now awaiting California Gov. Jerry Brown's signature is a bill to greatly strengthen the rights of the state's 400,000 farmworkers.

Labor calls for aid after Texas wildfires

September 16, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The AFL-CIO of Texas is working with United Way organizations to set up a Union Wildfire Relief Fund and aid the victims of the Texas wilfire disaster.