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Unions urge House GOP to stop holding workers and the jobless hostage

December 20, 2011 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO is urging everyone to call House Speaker John Boehner at 202-225-0600, telling him to stop playing politics with the lives of working families.

Tenants’ struggles heat up at the Chelsea hotel

December 19, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

These days there is a noticeable fine dust permeating the air throughout this historic landmark hotel. One tenant walked into his bathroom to find that the ceiling had collapsed.

“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol

December 19, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.

Union gets second chance for vote after company shenanigans

December 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

It's a classic case showing how employers manipulate voter lists to defeat union organizing drives, but the NLRB has given workers a second chance at winning representation.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.