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CBS Refuses to Air NFLPA Ad

CBS has refused to air an ad from the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) because CBS executives say they “didn’t want to get involved” in labor negotiations between the union and the National Football League (NFL), which has threatened to lock out the players. CBS and other broadcasters pay the NFL $4 billion a year to televise the games and will pay even if the owners lock out the players. That $4 billion is basically lockout insurance, and CBS is pretty darn involved.

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Gov. Perdue will Speak at Labor Legislative Conference

Governor Bev Perdue will be the featured speaker on the morning of the first day of the 2011 Labor Legislative Conference, Tuesday (2/8). The Governor's address will be the very first order of business when the session begins. Arrive early so as not to miss out. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the hall until the Governor concludes her remarks, so don't be late!

Gov. Perdue will Speak at Labor Legislative Conference

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Workers Unite to Promote a Working People’s Agenda

Some corporate executives looking for a return on their substantial investments in state legislative campaigns last year have their eyes on changes to our workers' compensation system. Lawmakers in Raleigh would do well to look the other way. In these tough economic times, there is no sense in fixing what is not broken and making injured workers pay the price. Instead, the legislature should focus on what the people of North Carolina need most right now – jobs. The Labor Legislative Conference Feb. 8 will provide an opportunity for the new Republican House and Senate majorities to hear this message.

Workers Unite to Promote a Working People’s Agenda

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Take Action to Support Federal Workers

America's deficit problem is about the lack of good jobs and stagnant wages. Freezing federal pay and spending and cutting pensions, health care benefits, and jobs isn't the cure... it's a curse. It's a package of outrageous attacks that fuels an economic race to the bottom.

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