legislation
Right to work for less amendment blocked in Virginia
February 20, 2013The radical right, big business and GOP coalition that pushes right to work for less legislation suffered a setback in Virginia in late January.
Read moreRight-to-work (for less) laws speed to Michigan high court
February 7, 2013Michigan's two controversial right-to-work laws are headed on a fast track to the state's Supreme Court.
Read moreImmigration reform fight begins in earnest
February 5, 2013The move for reform has been spearheaded by undocumented youth themselves, but also includes Obama, sections of the Democratic Party, labor, churches and other community organizations.
Read moreWill Republicans keep blocking Violence Against Women Act?
February 5, 2013Earlier, Republicans blocked reauthorization because they opposed extending protections to 30 million women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students on campuses.
Read moreImmigration reform a top goal for Auto Workers
February 5, 2013Declaring, "We are a union of immigrants," Auto Workers President Bob King elevated immigration reform to a top spot on the UAW's lobbying agenda.
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