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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Workers of America Unite!


A look back at the Democratic AFL-CIO Presidential Forum from August of last year. One of the better debates between the Dems, shows why Hillary has strong support amongst middle-class, blue-collar voters.

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Monday, July 30, 2007

UPS Offers Benefits to Partners of Gay N.J. Workers

1010 WINS - On-Air, Online, On Demand - UPS Offers Benefits to Partners of Gay N.J. Workers

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) -- After persuasion from New Jersey's governor and attorney general, United Parcel Service of America announced Monday that it would extend health insurance benefits to the civil union partners of gay employees.

The policy change has to do with New Jersey's civil unions law, which took effect in February, and seeks to give gay couples the same rights in the state as married couples.

Gov. Jon S. Corzine sent Atlanta-based UPS a letter on July 20 asking the shipping giant to change its stance.

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