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SAG, AFTRA unions could soon join forces
by
Amy Scott
Jan 17, 2012
A deal has been considered for years, but now it looks as though the two major industry unions may combine into one powerful force.
Hollywood unions on the verge of a merger
by
Amy Scott
Jan 17, 2012
The proposed merger would combine the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or AFTRA.
Resurgent labor unions in Ohio could tip presidential race
by
Jeff Tyler
Jan 4, 2012
Supporters and foes of collective bargaining rights will spend big on the presidential race in Ohio. Labor unions claim the issue has rallied their members.
New York union workers threaten strike
Dec 28, 2011
A strike by the union representing office building workers hasn't happened in more than a decade, but Occupy Wall Street and the 99 percent mentality have given union members more confidence lately.
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NLRB considers speeding up union elections
Nov 30, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is scheduled to take a preliminary vote on speeding up elections to unionize businesses.
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...
MIDDAY UPDATE: G-20 and AIG
Oct 22, 2010
Today we heard a lot from Asia. The G-20 financial ministers and central bank governors gathered in Seoul, South Korea. Headlining their agenda is...
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Marijuana growers unionize
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 21, 2010
This final note today. Organized labor has been in trouble in this country for a while now. Union membership is down, their political influence is...