Labor
95,000 more jobs are lost
October 11, 201095,000 jobs were lost in September because the private sector added only 64,000 jobs while government employment went down by 159,000.
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Turnout is key to victory in targeted House races
October 8, 2010For Republicans to win a majority in the House of Representatives, they need to sweep hotly contested swing district races in several states including Illinois.
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One Nation boosts progressive links in Texas
October 8, 2010Several North Texas progressive organizations converged to increase their connections during the lead-up to October 2.
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School custodians march against privatization
October 8, 2010Over 200 municipal workers marched and rallied at City Hall Tuesday to protest proposed privatization of school custodial services.
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Steelworkers president talks up green jobs
October 7, 2010"The same people who say you can't have good wages and good pensions say you can't have good jobs and a clean environment," Steelworkers leader Leo Gerard said.
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