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I love good news stories. In a world that has plenty of tragedy and daily reports of folks who are lying, stealing, cheating, or hurting others -I welcome a storythat reminds of the good in people. Su...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Labor has small impact on ND political scene
FARGO Labor unions arent as prominent in North Dakota as they are in other states, but that doesnt stop such groups from trying to put even a small stamp of influence on the political map here. Sinc...
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Unemployment numbers show recovery has been tenuous
New unemployment data shows small increase from Duluth to the nation. The increases are all less than three tenths of a percent, but underscore a tenuous recovery. Duluth’s unemployment rate inc...
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Unions reverse decision to ban GOP from parade

The Marathon County Labor Council has reversed a decision that excluded Republican politicians from participating in the Labor Day parade in Wausau.

August 31, 2011

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Job growth elsewhere gives context to Wis. figures

According to the U.S. Labor Department, five states added more net jobs last month than Wisconsin did — Texas (32,000 jobs), California (28,800), Michigan (18,000), Minnesota (13,200) and Massachusetts (10,400).

By By Dinesh Ramde, Associated Press , July 23, 2011

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April 20, 2011

Labor in full roar again, but it's not the same

Labor in full roar again, but it's not the same Labor is roaring again, like in the old days. But it's a wounded sound now.

By Calvin Woodward and Sam Hananel, Associated Press , March 21, 2011

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Wis. governor warns of layoffs, talks to Democrats

Thousands of Wisconsin state workers were bracing for layoff notices today as Republican Gov. Scott Walker and absent Democrats remained in a standoff over a budget balancing bill that would also strip public workers of their collective bargaining rights.

By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press , March 04, 2011

Duluth labor rallies for Wisconsin unions

Amid a sea of protest signs and banners proclaiming union solidarity, Marc Hershfield held up a small note card.

By By John Myers, jmyers@duluthnews.com , February 25, 2011

Union rallies, counter-protests, sprout across nation

Labor groups in several states are holding rallies this week to show support for Wisconsin's public union members who are protesting Governor Scott Walker's proposal to end most of their collective bargaining rights.

By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 23, 2011

Former legislators: Budget-repair bill about taking peoples' rights

Former Democratic state representatives and local union officials showed their continued commitment Monday to opposing Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to strip Wisconsin public-sector employees of their collective bargaining rights.

By By Sara Nemec, The Leader-Telegram , February 22, 2011

NWCEP among beneficiaries of federal labor grant

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a nearly $1.4 grant to assist about 1,680 dislocated workers in Wisconsin.

June 30, 2010

UWS faculty first to vote on union

MADISON – When they vote next week, faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Superior will be the first in the state to decide if they want union representation.

By By Kevin Murphy/For the Superior Telegram , May 07, 2010

Local union members back ‘free choice’ act

Local union members picked up pens in support of the Employee Free Choice Act on Monday at the Superior Public Library. About 20 workers, retirees and community members attended the event, and most penned a letter to Sen. Herb Kohl requesting continued support for the bill.

By Maria Lockwood , July 16, 2009

Council explores 'local' labor law

Construction defects, delays and cost overruns earned the Boston Central Artery Tunnel Project the nickname “the Big Dig" because the $2.5 billion, 7 1/2-mile highway project gouged $14.6 billion from taxpayers’ pockets. Now Superior City Council contemplates a law requiring a project labor agreement like the one many believe led to the boondoggle in Boston.

By Shelley Nelson , June 14, 2008

Proposal creates potential for conflict

The project labor agreement proposal by Dan Olson — a city councilor who’s employed as a union business manager — has some wondering who is being represented: the taxpayer or the union.

By Shelley Nelson , June 14, 2008

Area labor had deadly year

More than 100 people gathered Monday morning at the Duluth Labor Center to mark Workers Memorial Day — a particularly somber event for the Northland this year. They honored 10 workers with ties to the Northland who have died on the job within the past 12 months, making this one of the deadliest years in local memory.

By DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE , April 29, 2008

Retired teacher, laborer vie for votes in Billings Park

Residents living between North 19th and Belknap streets in Billings Park and Butler, Oakes and west side of Banks avenues have a choice for Douglas County Board when the polls open Tuesday.

By Shelley Nelson , March 26, 2008

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