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Second heavily-Republican union backs Obama
July 30, 2012In yet another move by a plurality Republican group, delegates to the IAFF convention formally endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.
Read moreToday in labor history: Formation of Alliance for Labor Action
July 24, 2012On this day, the United Autoworkers and the Teamsters formed the national trade union center, Alliance for Labor Action.
Read moreGlobal boycott of Hyatt hotels underway
July 23, 2012A global boycott of Hyatt hotels was launched today at a press conference.
Read moreSpanish miners’ protest draws massive support
July 17, 2012Madrid saw a massive show of support for miners who are protesting austerity moves by Spain's conservative government, which they say will completely destroy their hardscrabble livelihoods.
Read moreTop labor leader: November election most important in 80 years
July 17, 2012In a speech in Homestead, Pa., Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers, declared that corporate money in politics threatens to overwhelm the voice of labor unions.
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