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Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

According to recently released data, North Carolina's unemployment rate rose to 9.9% in June. As the N.C. Budget and Tax Center reports, this increase was fueled by state government job losses, which are expected to get worse as the new Republican state budget takes effect.

Unemployment Rate Goes Up Because of State Budget Cuts

Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

03 Aug, 2011

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03 Aug, 2011

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Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

From the 1940’s to the 1960’s, when union density was at its height, the middle class in our country thrived. Wages and productivity rose together during that time and we experienced robust growth throughout the economy.

Hilda Solis: "Making the American Dream a Reality for Middle Class Families"

IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory

01 Aug, 2011

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01 Aug, 2011

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IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory

IKEA lovers and supporters of workers' rights, rejoice! You can shop at your favorite trendy furniture retailer and buy union at the same time. Workers at the IKEA/Swedwood plant in Danville, VA have voted 221 to 69 to form a union and bargain for a better life with the IAM

IKEA Workers Say "Union Yes" at Only U.S. Factory

August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

29 Jul, 2011

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29 Jul, 2011

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August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

Throughout the month of August, we are looking at every opportunity to hold members of Congress and the state legislature accountable for being on the wrong side of the American majority which wants action on jobs not dithering on deficits.

August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

Hotel rooms cost $105 per night. The cut off date for placing reservations is August 7, 2011. For reservations, call 1 (800) HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or call 704-547-7444.

Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws

It seems the greatest truth tellers in our public discourse today are not found on the nightly news or cable TV. They are comedians like Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and the writers at The Onion. This week, Stephen Colbert devoted coverage to the nationwide push to restrict ballot access.

Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws