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Oregon workers petition for jobs, safety net

January 5, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

With the jobless rate in the Rose City at 10.6 percent or 38,402 workers unemployed, the labor movement and its allies are fed up and fighting back.

Texans face tough fights

January 4, 2011

With their two-thirds GOP majority in the Texas House, the right wing hopes to curtail the right of Texas workers to join unions.

2010: Labor wins some, loses some

January 4, 2011 By John Wojcik

Labor posted some wins — and losses — in 2010.

Obama administration plans to push organizing rights

December 29, 2010 By John Wojcik

Private employers will be required to post large signs informing workers about their right to form unions under a new rule the Obama administration plans to institute by executive order.

Defend unions at those holiday parties!

December 27, 2010 By John Wojcik

A few quick and easy responses you can use when your friends or relatives come out with anti-union comments at holiday get-togethers.