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Michigan governor signs right-to-work legislation
Krissy Clark Dec 12, 2012
Thousands of union members protest before Michigan becomes the 24th right-to-work state.
Union workers stage protest in Michigan
Krissy Clark Dec 11, 2012
The Michigan State Capitol is hosting thousands of protesters this morning. The house is taking up a so-called "right to work" bill.
Amid protest, Michigan advances 'right-to-work' law
Bob Moon Dec 7, 2012
Michigan is likely to join 23 other states with 'right-to-work' laws. Republicans passed legislation yesterday through the state's
House and Senate amid strong opposition from unions.
Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Dan Bobkoff Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Krissy Clark Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
Podcast Extra: Ohio goes blue for auto bailout
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
What does Obama's victory mean for the economy, monetary policy, and the fiscal cliff? Exit polls showed a majority of Ohioans favored the auto industry bailout which may have put Obama over the edge in the swing state.
Michigan trademark case questions who owns the road
Adam Allington Oct 3, 2012
In northern Michigan, there's a fight over a trademark on the sign for the iconic and beautiful M-22 -- a state highway that loops through the Leelanau Peninsula.
Budget cuts causing more strain in Spain
Christopher Werth Sep 27, 2012
Today the government of Spain is expected to lay out yet another new budget with even more cuts in it.
Protests continue in Spain over budget cuts
Jeremy Hobson Sep 26, 2012
More protests are expected in Spain today after some big demonstrations last night. There's outrage over a new round of budget cuts as Spain tries to avoid becoming the next Greece.
Chinese protest Japanese companies during island dispute
Jeremy Hobson Sep 17, 2012
Several major Japanese companies are shutting down some operations in China, citing concerns about the safety of their workers.
