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More than 50 years ago, women working for the Bell System were instrumental in creating what became the Communications Workers of America.

Scores of economists agree with labor unions and social activists: The $1.35 trillion tax cut that President George W. Bush signed into law in June is fiscally irresponsible and grossly favors the country’s wealthy.

A year that started out as one of the politically bleakest for working families took a turn for the better in June with the shake-up in the U.S. Senate, a change likely to affect issues from family leave to foreign trade, as well as judicial appointments.

A former CWA member’s court victory in a groundbreaking Family and Medical Leave Act case makes it clear that doctors, not employers, have the authority to decide what constitutes a serious health condition.

More than 110 Monterey County Herald employees and community supporters marched in May to call for a fair contract at the northern California newspaper.