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Washington DC economic stimulus

Eric Cantor: Thinking Small

The op-ed page in yesterday’s Washington Post juxtaposed two revealing articles.One was by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor entitled &ldquo...
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Machinists union stimulates economy; ratifies new Southwest Airlines agreement

While businesses seek bailouts due to poor management decisions, union workers stimulate the economy the old fashioned way; they organize and...
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Machinists seek second stimulus for manufacturing sector

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers today renewed its call for a second economic stimulus measure aimed at restoring...
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DOL releases additional nearly $50 million to Michigan for Trade Adjustment Assistance

While in Romulus today touring the General Motors Romulus Engine Plant, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced that the U.S. Department of...
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Machinists applaud President's vocational training initiative

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers today welcomed the education and re-training proposals outlined by President...
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Small business group says Obama's latest speech dodges campaign promise to small businesses

The American Small Business League is angry with President Obama over what they consider his refusal to make good on a February 2008 campaign...
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IPC review shows legalizing immigrants would help boost income, working conditions, and economy

During an event hosted by the Immigration Policy Center, economic and labor experts affirmed the benefits of comprehensive immigration reform in...
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AFSCME Calls on Gov. Sanford to stop playing politics with stimulus and accept law enforcement funds

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, representing over 100,000 public safety personnel across the nation, called on...
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Environmental Defense Action Fund launches Carbon Caps = Hard Hats campaign

You won't find shots of pristine wind farms, glistening solar panels, or environmental engineers in the advertising campaign launched today to...
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Study proves unionization can turn low-paying jobs with no benefits into middle-class jobs

After decades of disappointing wage growth for many American workers, a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research shows that...
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