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Impressions of the DC Protest Supporting Wisconsin

By Joe Firestone
March 5, 2011

Last Saturday a protest expressing solidarity with the one in Madison, Wisconsin called “The Rally To Save the American Dream” occurred at DuPont Circle in Washington, DC. The protest was short, beginning at 12:00 Noon and ending at roughly 1:30 PM. It was organized by a coalition of progressive organizations including Move-on and Democracy for America. more »

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Currency Imbalances: China’s Problem or Ours?

By Susan Ozawa
March 12, 2010

Leading economists gathered at an EPI event today to discuss our trade deficit and labor problems caused by our imbalance with China. The conversation centered around how this imbalance can be solved by compelling China to appreciate its currency. more »

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New Officers to be Voted in at AFL-CIO Convention

From dailykos.com
September 14th, 2009

dailykos.com — The AFL-CIO -- the largest federation of union men and women in the United States -- is getting new leadership this week at its convention in Pittsburgh, including new Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

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Interests: An Economy for All, AFL-CIO, good jobs, green jobs, IBEW, labor movement
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Labor Movement Gets Tough and Threatens to Cut Off Cowardly Democrats

By Mike Elk
September 1, 2009

For a long time, Corporate Democrats have taken advantage of organized labor to mobilize voters for them and fund their campaigns. However when big votes come up against powerful corporate interested, these Democrats continually abandon organized labor on key issues like the public option, Employee Free Choice Act, trade agreements, and other issues important for working people. more »

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