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Steelworkers’ president scores GOP for racist attacks on Obama
February 12, 2014Gerard ran down a range of progressive initiatives Obama has proposed during his five years in the Oval Office. Then he launched his blast at the GOP.
Read morePower company continues lockout despite big snowstorm
February 6, 2014Utility Workers Union of America System Local 102 today strongly criticized the continuing lockout of nearly 150 utility workers.
Read moreAltoona rally backs locked-out utility workers
February 5, 2014The show of support heartened the members of Utility Workers Local 102, who have manned a constant picket line.
Read moreUnions: Senate postal overhaul would axe 100,000 workers
February 3, 2014The latest Postal Service overhaul bill, which stalled after the relevant Senate committee started work on it on Jan. 29, would axe 100,000 jobs.
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.
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