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Wisconsin GOP continues its “right-to-work” steamroller

March 6, 2015 By Dominique Paul Noth

Republicans aren't slowing down their steamroller despite widespread opposition that continued this week from all quarters in Wisconsin.

Unionists storm Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers vs. fast-track

March 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Several hundred unionists fanned out over Capitol Hill on Mar. 4 to lobby lawmakers to vote against so-called "fast-track" trade promotion authority.

Organizers say it’s possible to grow unions in the South

March 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

People remember Norma Rae, whose iconic struggle to organize a union at J.P. Stevens in the 1970's in Roanoke, N.C. was the stuff of a major Hollywood movie.

Silicon Valley rises up for low-wage workers

March 3, 2015 By Henry Millstein

Over 200 labor, religious, and community activists packed historic McDonnell Hall here today to launch Silicon Valley Rising.

Negotiate now or face a strike, say L.A. teachers

March 3, 2015 By David Trujillo

Red shirts filled LA's Grant Park last Thursday, across the street from City Hall, in a rally of educators, students, and parents.