January-March, 2009 Press Clips

 

Let’s Dance, Biden Tells Labor

New York Times

U.S. unemployment rate highest in 25 years

Reuters

Boeing union nixes contract; no strike authorized

Associated Press

Humbled, the U.A.W. Is Appealing for Support

New York Times

Vice President Joe Biden in Miami: We're committed to middle class

Miami Herald

Are DC Pundits Wrong Again? Obama, Biden Boost Pro-Union Bill's Prospects (Art Levine)

Huffington Post

Gettelfinger: Auto loans help keep U.S. jobs

Detroit News

 

 

Yes on EFCA: Workers deserve right to unionize   Denver Post
Obama raises unions' hopes for card check law   Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hightower: Blown gasket at Home Depot   The Daily News Tribune
Renew auto industry with single payer health care   The Capital Times
Solis: Enforcement to be stepped up at Labor Dept.   Fort Mill Times (FL)
Labor chief inspires union crowd   Miami Herald
Biden To Emerge As Front Man On Employee Free Choice?   The Plum Line
Republican Leader 'Looks Forward' To Bipartisan Healthcare Reform With Sebelius As Nominee   All Headline News
American Airlines pilots set meetings to prepare for possible strike   Miami Herald
Microsoft contract workers protest pay cuts   Seattle Times
Disunite There   American Prospect

 

 

 

 

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