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  • May 2008

    • Big Unions Cut Secret Deals With Employers

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  May 10, 08 6:25 AM CDT

      Big Unions Cut Secret Deals With Employers

      Two of America's biggest unions have made secret deals with major employers that let the companies choose where workers can organize and how many of them can do so, the Wall Street Journal reports. The unions, SEIU and Unite Here, say the confidential agreements have gotten more workers into unions, and they defend not letting their members know about them. More »

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  • February 2008
  • January 2008

    • As NH Blitz Begins, So Do Attack Ads

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Jan 4, 08 7:36 PM CST

      As NH Blitz Begins, So Do Attack Ads

      Round two looks nastier already. As the presidential candidates swarm New Hampshire, a more aggressive wave of attack ads—from outside groups and the candidates themselves—is evident, the Washington Post reports. Labor and teacher unions, along with anti-tax and pro-life groups, have spent $4 million in recent months on mailings and phone calls, taking advantage of a change in campaign finance law. More »

  • October 2007

    • Edwards Scores Iowa Labor Nod

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Oct 15, 07 6:04 PM CDT

      Edwards Scores Iowa Labor Nod

      Iowa service workers backed John Edwards today, and their huge 650,000-member California branch followed suit along with 8 other chapters. SEIU's support gives Edwards about 1 million possible foot soldiers and attendees in his make-it-or-break-it drive for an upset victory at the Iowa caucus. Endorsements from other sizable SEIU chapters will follow, Dem officials say.  More »

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