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Big labor reels after Scott Walker victory
by
David Gura
Jun 6, 2012
Republican Scott Walker won the recall election in Wisconsin yesterday which may have implications for organized labor in other states.
Former union leader Andy Stern reacts to Walker victory
Jun 6, 2012
Scott Walker's victory yesterday dealt a blow to organized labor in Wisconsin and may have broader implications nationwide. Andy Stern, former head of the Service Employees International Union, gives us his reaction.
Wisconsin recall vote taps economic divide
Jun 5, 2012
Gov. Walker's success in weakening public employee unions inspires opposition -- and admiration.
Wisconsin governor's recall unites public safety workers
Jun 4, 2012
When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker changed his state's collective bargaining laws, it galvanized one unlikely group: police, firefighters and corrections officers.
The role of unions in building a strong middle class
Jun 4, 2012
Many Americans agree that the country's economy needs a stronger middle-class. But American voters seem divided on the role that unions play in providing that.
Did the Arab Spring spark the 'Occupy' movement?
Jan 24, 2012
Middle East movement inspired Occupiers, but so did home-grown protests in Wisconsin.
MID-DAY UPDATE: China announces trade deficit, Eurozone debt crisis escalates
Mar 10, 2011
A surprise from China today -- the country said it bought more goods from around the world than it sold. It's called a trade deficit. And China...
For public good, not for profit.
Wisconsin lawmakers agree on one thing
Feb 21, 2011
And this final note. Lawmakers in Wisconsin continued their stalemate over budget cuts today. They're now in week two of protests over a plan to...
Support for labor unions vs. support for big corporations
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 18, 2011
These final notes today. First of all, a follow-up to our item earlier this week about the guy in Philadelphia who's trying to foreclose on Wells...