Topic: AFL-CIO
Organized labor's agenda hits roadblock; what now?
AP News
Labor unions frustrated as top goals hit roadblocks despite union-friendly Obama White HouseLabor's high hopes for major gains under President Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress have dimmed, raising fresh doubts about union leverage even in the best of political times. Prospects for a health overhaul have faded. Even ...
Frustrated Labor
AP News
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2009 file photo, President Barack Obama acknowledges AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka as he addresses the AFL-CIO in Pittsburgh. The high hopes organized labor had for dramatic gains under Obama and a Democratic Congress have turned sour, raising fresh doubts about how much muscle unions can ...
Union agenda losing ground
Las Vegas Sun
<div id="subtitle">Gridlock in Washington threatens reform plans</div><div><p> When Richard Trumka ascended a stage in Pittsburgh last year to accept the presidency of AFL-CIO, he vowed to reinvigorate a flagging labor movement beset by globalization, corporate power and ...
Today in History
AP News
<div id="subtitle">Today in History</div><div><p>Today is Sunday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2010. There are 355 days left in the year.</p><p>Today's Highlight in History:</p>< ...
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