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$7 Trillion Meltdown 101: How We Got Here, What to Do Now

Art Levine | Posted 02.18.2009 | Business

Read More: Paulson, Meltdown, Economic Crisis, Auto Industry, Uaw, Bailout, Union, Economy, Financial Crisis, Business News
Art Levine

It's worth it for non-economists to better understand how got into this mess -- and how to get out of it.

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Obama's Theme of Unity Motivates Unionists

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Virginia, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Bob Casey, Democratic National Convention, Ohio, Usw, Organized Labor, Pennsylvania, Steelworker, Bill Richardson, Barack Obama, Union, North Carolina, Steel Blitz for Barack, Politics News
Leo W. Gerard

More than 10,000 Steelworkers have volunteered their time to ensure Barack Obama's election.

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Videos of the Labor 2008 Program to Elect Pro-Worker Candidates!

Stewart Acuff | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics

Read More: Afscme, Phone Bank, Economy, Union, Aft, Afl-Cio, Iam, Uaw, Labor 2008, Mail, Barack Obama, Walk, Apwu, Worksite, Atu, Politics News
Stewart Acuff

Here are some fun videos that show you our core program elements.

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Sam Stein

AFL-CIO Mailer Touts Obama On Guns, Jobs

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obama Jobs, Obama Afl Cio, Afl Cio, Obama Mailer, Afl Cio Mailer, Obama Guns, Job Creation, Obama Gun Control, Union, Politics News

The AFL-CIO is blasting out a new mailer to its members, trumpeting Barack Obama's credentials on a key issue of the day -- job creation -- and a pote...

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Union Vs. Self: How To Make A Marriage Work

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 11.02.2008 | Living

Read More: Marriage, Relationships, Union, Living News
Susan Smalley, Ph.D.

I've been thinking a lot about 'what makes a marriage work' because I officiated a wedding this summer, my own 34th wedding anniversary is next month,...

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Obama Will Accept Nomination in Suit Made by Union Members

Elana Levin | Posted 09.28.2008 | Style

Read More: U.S. Economy, Unite Here, Labor, Style, Nafta, Economy, Middle Class, Manufacturing, Fashion, Barack Obama, Union, Manufacturing Jobs, Workers Rights, Style News
Elana Levin

Today everyone will learn what we here at UNITE HERE already knew -- that if you bother to buy fair trade coffee your suit should be "fair trade" too -- and by that I mean union made.

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Don't Let Our Opponents Divide Us with Race

Richard Trumka | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Social Security, John McCain, Workers, Employee Free Choice Act, Middle Class, Pensions, Jobs, Clean Energy, Afl-Cio, Pay Equity, Thailand, Race, Barack Obama, Religion, Patriotism, Labor, Muslim, Union Blogs, Health Care, Unions, Christian, Union, Richard Trumka, Politics News
Richard Trumka

The opponents of working people are trying to divide us by using Obama's race as an issue. Union members must lead the fight against such divisions and, instead, look at the bottom line.

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Friday Talking Points [43] -- And The Gold Medal For Snarkiness Goes To...

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Strongly-Worded Letter, Patrick Leahy, American Federation of Labor, Campaign, China, Veterans, Military, 2008, Midotw, John Edwards, Veterans Administration, Most Impressive Democrat of the Week, Running on Empty, Rovezaleeker, Union, Hollow Words, Elitist, Where McCain Lives, Presumptuous, Nbc, 08, Barack Obama, Election, Influence, 08 Election, Elections, Mddotw, Presumptuousness, Corsi, Almost Half, Brave New Films, Blaws, Elitism, Vacation, Donations, GI Bill, Beijing, Va, Bush, Meghan McCain, Congress of Industrial Organizations, Foreign Lobbyist, Elite, Voter Registration, Ohio, Most Disappointing Democrat of the Week, 2008 Campaign, Gymnastics, National Enquirer, Keating Five, John McCain, Children's Book, 2008 Elections, Afl-Cio, War Room, 2008 Election, Beach Volleyball, Olympics, Lobbyist, Dhl, 08 Campaign, 2008 Presidential Race, Georgia, Another President, Jackson Browne, Leahy, Lockstep, 95%, Tinfoil Hat, Anteaterhomer, Politics News
Chris Weigant

I don't usually comment on sports, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. I'm no professional sports guy, nor do I play one on the web. But I h...

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America's Middle Class Needs Right to Bargain, Secure Contracts -- Like CEOs Have

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 09.11.2008 | Business

Read More: Collective Bargaining, Smithfield Foods, United Food and Commercial Workers, Wal-Mart, Employee Freedom Action Committee, Economy, Human Rights Watch, Employee Free Choice Act, Rick Berman, Middle Class, Free Trade, Usw, Medicaid, United Steelworkers, Walton Family, National Labor Relations Board, Global Corporations, Wall Street Journal, U.S. Supreme Court, Tobacco Lobbyist, Agriprocessors Inc. Immigration, Kosher, Minimum Wage, Union Busters, Lance Compa, Health Insurance, Meatpacking, Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, Union, Undocumented, Business News
Leo W. Gerard

When uninsured Wal-Mart workers get sick, American taxpayers foot the bill. They pay for coverage through Medicaid, the health insurance plan for the poor. That's what the Walton family, which owns Wal-Mart, banks on.

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Marc Cooper

Nevada Unions Pump Up For Obama

HuffingtonPost.com | Marc Cooper | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

Read More: Culinary, Labor, Las Vegas, Seiu, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Obama, Marc Cooper, Union, Nevada Caucuses, Home News

Throughout Nevada, union activists are mobilized and deployed to support rival Democratic campaigns. In this video, we see Dale Jackson of the Service...

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Marc Cooper

John Edwards Not Planning to Quietly Fade Away

HuffingtonPost.com | Marc Cooper | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

Read More: Las Vegas, Seiu, Democratic Candidates, John Edwards, Baack Obama, Nevada, Democratic Presidential Candidates, Marc Cooper, Organized Labor, David Bonior, Culinary Workers, Union, Hillary Clinton, Democratic Convention, Nevada Caucuses, Home News

Las Vegas, NV - As he pinballs and caroms through Nevada union halls, vet centers and community meeting rooms packed with cheering, sometimes fervent ...

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In Blow To Labor, Feds Restrict Union Use Of Email

New York Times | Steven Greenhouse | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Organized Labor, Labor Unions, Unions, Labor Union Email, Union Email, Union, Business News

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that employers have the right to prohibit workers from using the company's e-mail system to send out unio...

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SEIU Takes A Pass, Will Not Endorse In Dem Primary

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

Read More: 2008 Elections, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Labor, Union, 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary, Democratic Presidential Primary, Organized Labor, Primary Elections, Democrats, Seiu, Labor Union, Home News

The Service Employees International Union, one of the most politically engaged labor organizations, announced Monday there will be no Democratic prima...

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