Wisconsin
Wisconsin workers again battle Walker’s anti-labor steamroller
February 25, 2015Trashing promises to provide a fair hearing, the Republican leader of Wisconsin's state Senate labor committee rammed through a bill that would make union shops illegal.
Read moreWisconsin’s Walker worries as workers organize
October 31, 2014In U.S. elections, incumbent governors have an 80 percent chance of being re-elected. So why is Scott Walker having such a difficult time convincing voters to give him a second term?
Read moreObama barnstorms in Wisconsin against the GOP
October 30, 2014Without mentioning Wisconsin's GOP Gov. Scott Walker by name, President Obama blasted Walker for opposing an increase in Wisconsin's $7.25 minimum wage.
Read moreWisconsin moves from progressive “dairyland” to “plutocrats’ paradise”
January 31, 2014Wisconsin's governor is attempting to launch a presidential campaign based on his reputation for union-busting, and a state legislature that draws up legislation to satisfy the needs of one multimillionaire.
Read morePalermo’s agrees to reinstate eight fired workers
July 31, 2013The company also has agreed to post a notice informing workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act and to hold a union election.
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