NYC Council bans hiring discrimination against unemployed
While this important anti-discrimination measure passed overwhelmingly in the city council by a 44-4 vote, opposition continues from employers and their advocates.
Jan. 30 day of action: "We need Jobs Not Cuts"
The Americans for Tax Fairness online "flash-mob" campaign "We need #JobsNotCuts" is part of a national Jan. 30 Day of Action.
Under pressure GOP dumps “poison pills” from Sandy aid
The Republican-run House Rules Committee decided not to invite more confrontations over GOP reluctance to aid the millions of victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Obama to push citizenship for undocumented
President Obama can be expected to move swiftly on immigration reform, and he can be expected to propose changes in one comprehensive bill.
Minnesota unions urge action on jobs as legislature convenes
When the Minnesota legislature convened Jan. 8, everything had changed - and nothing had changed
Year ends with 7.8 percent jobless rate
The U.S. ended 2012 with a 7.8 percent jobless rate in December, unchanged from the month before and down 0.7 percent from the end of 2011.
