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The Right’s Boon in Knox v. SEIU

Feb 11, 2012
On the surface, the case of Knox v. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) lacks blockbuster appeal. But in the wake of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, it has the potential to further rig the playing field in favor of big business and the right wing.In the wake of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, this case has the potential to further rig the playing field in favor of big business and the right wing.

Unions Punish Lincoln in Arkansas

May 19, 2010
Sen Blanche Lincoln helped sink the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, which would have made labor organizing much easier Now the Democrat is headed to a primary runoff against Arkansas Lt Gov Bill Halter (above), thanks in part to a massive multimillion-dollar campaign effort by the AFL-CIO and the SEIU (continued).

SEIU President to Step Down

Apr 13, 2010
After 14 years of leading the Service Employees International Union through some major changes and growth spurts, and after months of courting unfriendly fire from right-wing ranks by paying frequent visits to the White House, SEIU President Andy Stern is preparing to step down from his powerful post.