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Tens of thousands to strike today over UK pension cuts & changes

London - Around 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom will be joining a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to pensions.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

May Day: Protests & demonstrations worldwide on Workers' Day

Worldwide demonstrations and protests see tens of thousands of people out on the streets to mark International Workers' Day.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

15,000 union workers rally against Ontario's 'austerity' budget Special

Toronto - An estimated 15,000 union members and representatives gathered at Queen's Park in Toronto Saturday to protest against Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Liberal government's budget, which many claim is a form of austerity.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Greek unions stage general strike to protest austerity measures

Athens - Greek trade unions have gone on strike for the first time since European technocrat Lucas Papademos became the country’s leader last month. They are protesting fresh austerity measures needed to save Greece from economic collapse.

In the Media by Mike Lapointe - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Millionaires, unions and activists join Occupy Wall Street

It is apparent that the day of Big Business may soon be lessening its unyielding grip on greedy politicians and innocent American citizens. Unfortunately, it consists of 1% of the most powerful and controlling corporations and individuals of the world.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 14 comments

Op-Ed: What 'Right To Work' Advocates Don't Want You To Know

The idea of "Right to Work" is often touted about in the media, and mostly is presented as if such places where that "right" exists are "ideal" places to be. What they don't say is just as telling, by omission, as what disinformation they do provide.

In the Media by Hans Smedbol - 57 comments

Romney and Paul focus on Obama's 'war on jobs' before GOP debate

Ahead of the CNN Tea Party debate on Monday night and under the backdrop of persistent national unemployment, Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Ron Paul focused on the White House's assault on right to work laws.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Obama on unemployment: Congress needs 'to get on board'

Detroit - Ahead of his speech this coming Thursday on the administration's way forward on job creation, President Obama addressed a Labor Day crowd in Detroit and called on Congress 'to get on board.'

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 2 comments