August 7, 2009 - When President Barack Obama announced his stimulus plan for America, many breathed a sign of relief. Tucked inside that bill came money for training for the unemployed, underemployed and underage populations.
Read moreWhen President Barack Obama entered the White House, he had a plan. A three pronged approach for putting this country back on track. It included a new healthcare system, an improved energy plan and an enhanced approach to strengthening America's skills base.
Read moreJuly 23, 2009 - Many people believe that Washington is finally recognizing the need for national healthcare. Just recently big steps were taken on Capital Hill to make sure this happens.
Read moreJuly 23, 2009 - Airlines are cutting back worker’s hours by moving some Machinists to part-time. The cuts are reducing income and hurting the middle class families of IAM LL 1759.
Read moreJuly 10, 2009 - It's official, current AFL Secretary-Treasurer, Richard Trumka, is running to succeed John Sweeney as President of the AFL-CIO.
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