WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) Chances dimmed that a last-minute plan being crafted by Republican senators, with White House support, to provide $25 billion to bail out U.S. automakers would receive enough backing from Democrats to pass before the end of this week. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. labor unions, having helped Barack Obama win the presidency, entertain high hopes he will enact their agenda to bolster their negotiating power with employers and increase their numbers after decades of decline. ... > full story
CINCINNATI, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is rounding up experts as quickly as possible to confront America's economic crisis but people caught up in the nation's employment downturn don't see an improvement any time soon. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) Organized labor strongly supported Democrat Barack Obama and soon after he moves into the White House, the U.S. president-elect can expect a knock on the door from union leaders seeking to call in their chits. ... > full story
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