Push work sharing to soften impact of joblessness
The job-sharing plan is another attempt to cut the impact of joblessness even in a weak recovery.
Compromise on benefits and payroll tax passes despite complaint by unions
The AFL-CIO announced just before noon on the East Coast today that it cannot support H.R. 3630, the compromise bill coming before Congres.

Biden: GOP doesn’t understand middle class
Most of his speech alternated between jabs at GOP leaders, and defense of the Obama administration's actions.
Worker-friendly senator to unveil jobs plan
WASHINGTON (PAI) - Senate Labor Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, will roll out an extensive package of legislation within the next few weeks - everything from infrastructure improvements to parts of the Employee Free Choice Act - to try to rebuild the middle class.

