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Press Clips March 15, 2011

• Looking to Sustain Momentum, Labor Plans Rallies on MLK Anniversary

Press Clips March 15, 2011

Warning: Workers' Compensation Bill Imminent

We have been warning a bill would be introduced early this session that would attempt to re-write much of our workers’ compensation to the great disadvantage of workers injured in the service of their employers. Our understanding is that such a bill will be introduced in the House very soon.

Warning: Workers' Compensation Bill Imminent

Blue Cross Power Grab Loses <em>Some</em> Steam - <em>For Now</em>

This week, at a packed hearing of the Health Committee to discuss the Blue Cross-backed legislation and an alternative, carefully negotiated proposal put for the by the Institute of Medicine, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance, Wayne Goodwin offered a third way forward.

Blue Cross Power Grab Loses <em>Some</em> Steam - <em>For Now</em>

WI Senate Leader Admits Union Busting is About Politics

In an interview with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), one of Walker’s closest allies in the legislature, confirmed the true political motive of Walker’s anti-union push.

WI Senate Leader Admits Union Busting is About Politics

Press Clips March 11, 2011

• It's Not Over in Wisconsin
• National AFL-CIO chief Trumka "thanks" Gov.

Press Clips March 11, 2011

Class War in Wisconsin: Governor Walker’s Coup D’Etat

On Wednesday, Senate Republicans in Wisconsin used a procedural trick to pass their union-busting bill without having a quorum. "Governor Scott Walker and his Wisconsin senate Republicans have laid bare the motives for their coup d’etat," says Robert Reich.

Class War in Wisconsin: Governor Walker’s Coup D’Etat