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Unionists tell NLRB of election delays, management intimidation

July 19, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists joined a parade of witnesses in the first of two days of NLRB hearings on its proposed rules to streamline union elections. Most of the witnesses were lawyers, including from several notorious union-busting firms.

Wisconsin recalls, round one: Dems sweep

July 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg And Dominique Paul Noth

Despite GOP shenanigans, labor-backed Democratic State Senate hopefuls swept six races in the first round of Wisconsin's state recall elections.

“Working dead” take over San Jose City Hall

July 8, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Several young activists dressed as zombies spent the night on the steps in front of City Hall to participate in the following day's City Council meeting.

For California’s farm workers, justice delayed

July 7, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

California Gov. Jerry Brown surprised many when he vetoed a law needed to ensure that farm workers could actually practice their rights.

Thank you, Governor Walker

June 30, 2011 By Michael Synowicz

It's time for progressives to take a moment to join together in offering Gov. Walker thanks.