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Texans hope to change things on Election Day

October 1, 2014

In the Texas elections, the top of the ticket is generating hope and fear. The fear comes from the polls, which show Republicans from the far right maintaining solid leads.

High Court to tackle cases affecting millions

October 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

It's the first Monday in October, and that means the U.S. Supreme Court comes back on the job, with cases that will affect millions of workers.

Locked-out workers from Superman’s town go to D.C.

October 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Honeywell locked out 150 workers, members of USW Local 7-669, an old Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers local, on August 2.

Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent

October 1, 2014 By Mike Hall

Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.

November elections a chance to reverse backsliding in Ohio

September 29, 2014 By Wally Kaufman

Ohio's work-force has an amazing 66.9 percent increase in productivity over the last 25 years. One would expect that wages and benefits would also increase.