Economy could suffer if tax cut, jobless aid end A tax cut that reaches 160 million Americans
and government aid for the long-term unemployed will expire at the end of the year - sucking $165 billion out of the economy next year - unless Congress takes action.November 22, 2011
Some child care providers call for expanded union election Opponents of an effort to unionize Minnesota in-home child care providers say the vote they wanted to stop should now be expanded, to include thousands of more participants.November 21, 2011
Walker: Unions seeking 'power' in recall drive Gov. Scott Walker says his political foes are camouflaging their true intent with platitudes about workers' rights, among other things.November 16, 2011
Lawmakers seek jobless benefit for sugar workers North Dakota lawmakers plan to ask
that state's unemployment agency to reconsider its refusal to pay jobless benefits to about 400 American Crystal Sugar Co. employees.November 15, 2011
Key senator says another FAA shutdown possible Another shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration is possible because lawmakers haven't resolved a labor issue that's holding up passage of a long-term funding bill for the agency.November 14, 2011
Locked-out ND workers press for jobless benefits American Crystal Sugar Co. workers and their supporters rallied at the North Dakota Capitol, asking for the workers to be paid unemployment benefits. The Minnesota company locked out about 1,300 union-represented employees when they couldn't agree on a new labor contract.November 9, 2011
The psychological strain facing the long term unemployed Behind today's new unemployment figures is the fact that more Americans are jobless for a longer period of time. What impact is this having on society and, if you're unemployed, what can you do to avoid depression?Midmorning, November 4, 2011
Union workers reject American Crystal Sugar contract Locked out union workers at American Crystal Sugar Company Tuesday rejected a second contract offer. The lockout of 1300 union workers is now entering its fourth month.November 1, 2011