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The Fight Over A New NH Minimum Wage Is About To Begin

From The NH LABOR NEWS The NH House session has officially begun. This is where the fun begins.  One of the bills that I caught wind of at the end of last year is a proposed Minimum Wage change for New Hampshire. HB 127 I. Adds a state minimum hourly wage. II. Requires the commissioner [...]

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Dismally Optimistic

What the broad view of health care reform truly reflects is illustrative when determining in which direction this legislation will head, if it does go forward.  Our neo-liberal economy that favors capital and products/services over labor/people has been reinforced with public policy for decades.  Greenspan testified with pride to Congress that employment volatility insured that [...]

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BREAKING: Edwards wins SEIU NH Endorsement!

Edwards has won the New Hampshire SEIU endorsement according to MSNBC First Read. After weeks of intense lobbying by the top three Democratic presidential candidates, Edwards has come away with the endorsement of the New Hampshire SEIU. The endorsement will help Edwards considerably, providing him with financial resources and volunteers in the Granite state. It [...]

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Edwards Evening News Roundup: Save the Planet Edition

Welcome to your Saturday night Edwards Evening News edition, where we’re working to save the planet!  I am delighted about tonight’s news, which includes: Dr. Helen Caldicott says vote for JRE! Edwards Opposes Peru Free Trade Agreement Edwards visits 99th Iowa County Media Shocker: the Washington Post Has a Decent Story on Edwards! All this [...]

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