]> Connecticut Labor News http://www.unionwebservices.com Connecticut Labor News from Union Web Services: Serving labor unions and the labor movement en Blumenthal Wants Safety Answers About NRG Job Cuts http://www.courant.com/business/hc-blumenthal-nrg.artmar12,0,480919.story Source: courant.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Candidates take aim at states longevity bonuses http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Candidates-take-aim-at-state-s-longevity-bonuses-402872.php Source: newstimes.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Machinists pleased with expedited appeal http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/03/12/business/471489.txt Source: rep-am.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Gambling awareness week fuels keno debate http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x427965448/Gambling-awareness-week-fuels-keno-debate Source: norwichbulletin.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA UCONN Workers Get Emergency Asbestos Screening http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/mar201009a.htm Source: mesotheliomaweb.org 8 March 2010 Boston MA Seven more sue over Kleen Energy explosion http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3934597 Source: istockanalyst.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA NRG To Lay Off Nearly 70 Workers At Four Connecticut Power Plants http://www.courant.com/business/hc-nrg-layoffs.artmar10,0,7217236.story Source: courant.com 10 March 2010 Boston MA $352 million UConn Health Center plan counts on the clout of two lame ducks http://www.ctmirror.org/story/352-million-uconn-health-center-plan-counts-clout-two-lame-ducks Source: ctmirror.org 10 March 2010 Boston MA Long-Term Unemployed Finding It Sometimes Pays Better Not To Work http://www.courant.com/business/hc-work-penalty.artmar10,0,7234538.story Source: courant.com 10 March 2010 Boston MA Labor committee advances paid sick days bill in state http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b971614a8026201661734.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 10 March 2010 Boston MA Unions rally to keep telecommunications jobs in state http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b971660421bf976925376.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 10 March 2010 Boston MA Jobs for the Taking, Why No Takers?? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/aimee-liu/jobs-for-the-taking-why-n_b_491089.html Source: huffingtonpost.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop unions ratify new contract; strike averted http://www.dailynewstribune.com/news/state/x324652162/Stop-Shop-unions-ratify-new-contract-strike-averted Source: dailynewstribune.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Officials Announce Hospital Partnership, UConn Health Center Renovation http://www.wtic.com/Officials-Announce-Hospital-Partnership--UConn-Hea/6532400 Source: wtic.com 9 March 2010 Boston MA Yankee focuses on leaky pipe elbow http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090366 Source:rutlandherald.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Members Tell Lawmakers: Don't Make Us Work While Sick http://www.seiu.org/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&tag=public%20health%20and%20safety&limit=20 Source:seiu.org 8 March 2010 Boston MA Dominion Resources expects 1,000 employees to accept buyouts http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/energy/article/DOMI09_20100308-222809/329216/ Source: timesdispatch.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA New Haven Apartment Tower: $4,700-A-Month Penthouse http://www.courant.com/business/hc-360statestreet.artmar09,0,1097154.story Source: courant.com 9 March 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Highlights New Air National Guard Engine Repair Facility http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/connecticut-highlights-new-air-national-guard-engine-repair-facility-25693.html Source: thegovmonitor.com 9 March 2010 Boston MA New Maps Expected to Ease Planning in Northeastern Connecticut http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x324653307/New-maps-expected-to-ease-planning-in-northeastern-Connecticut Source: norwichbulletin.com 9 March 2010 Boston MA Elections, grants, lawsuit, legalizing keno http://www.connecticutplus.com/blogs/ctpolitics/?p=203 Source: connecticutplus.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA After Southeast, ATandT says Ready to Agree with CT Workers http://www.phoneplusmag.com/hotnews/new-att-cwa-contract-cushy-deal-weak-economy.html Source: phoneplusmag.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Program promotes work safety http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/wiltonbulletin/news/localnews/51751-program-promotes-work-safety.html Source: acorn-online.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Union Organizing in the 21st Century http://www.wnyc.org/news/articles/151335 Source: wnyc.org 8 March 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop workers OK 3-year contract http://www.theday.com/article/20100308/BIZ02/303089943/1019&town= Source: theday.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA AFL-CIO unveils legislative agenda, takes aim at CBIA http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/doc4b91d089d9116132499927.txt Source: bristolpress.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Pipe inspection continues at VY http://www.timesargus.com/article/20100307/NEWS02/3070330/1003/NEWS02 Source: timesargus.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Pratt Extends Buyout Deadline http://articles.courant.com/2010-03-05/business/hc-pratt-whitney-buyout-extension-0305_1_cheshire-and-east-hartford-cheshire-engine-work-pratt-whitney Source:courant.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA Feds look at worker fatigue in Conn. blast http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9wP0DZzTuiZWNi8yyhX6To65vewD9E9ADQG0 Source: AP 8 March 2010 Boston MA Country-wide struggle unites students, workers, community http://www.workers.org/2010/us/hales_0318/ Source: workers.org 8 March 2010 Boston MA ATandT Says Southeast Region CWA Workers Ratify Contract http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100305-712827.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines Source: online.wsj.com 8 March 2010 Boston MA State investigates UConn asbestos removal http://www.courant.com/community/mansfield/hc-ap-ct-uconnrenovation-amar05,0,2867960.story Source: courant.com 5 March 2010 Boston MA AFL-CIO Agenda: Preserving, Creating Jobs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-afl-cio-agenda-030510-brief,0,1191260.story Source: courant.com 5 March 2010 Boston MA GMEA prevails in takeover bid by LIUNA http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/GMEA-prevails-in-takeover-bid-by-LIUNA-390329.php Source: greenwichtime.com 5 March 2010 Boston MA Another worker injured in Conn. explosion sues http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9wP0DZzTuiZWNi8yyhX6To65vewD9E82S2G2 Source: AP 5 March 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop strike put off for now http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x331483918/Stop-and-Shop-strike-put-off-for-now Source: norwichbulletin.com 5 March 2010 Boston MA Shaws Supermarkets laying off 967 in Conn. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jWDB8t5agZcMv18mXqeLPVP4tpPQD9E8EF981 Source: AP 4 March 2010 Boston MA Democrat Blumenthal Far Ahead in Connecticut Senate Race http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/03/04/democrat-blumenthal-far-ahead-in-connecticut-senate-race/ Source: politicsdaily.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Humane Society Fined By OSHA http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/03/04/news/doc4b903533ca89b873060476.txt Source: registercitizen.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop Employees Could Stop and Strike This Afternoon http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Stop--Shop-Could-Stop--Strike-This-Afternoon-86327372.html Source: nbcconnecticut.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Senate Bill 133 : Unions, management compromise on ratios to grow the skilled trades http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/politics/Unions-management-compromise-on-hiring-practices-to-grow-jobs-in-the-skilled-trades76217621.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Kleen Energy plant explosion victims seek to preserve evidence http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2010/03/03/kleen-energy-plant-explosion-victims-seek-to-preserve-evidence_201003032644.html Source: newyorkinjurynews.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Common Hour : Discusses Master Plan for Revitalizing Connecticuts Cities http://thecollegevoice.org/2010/03/01/revitalizing-connecticut-cities/ Source: newyorkinjurynews.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Finance Panel Questions Roof Choices for Great Oak School http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20413498&BRD=1380&PAG=461&dept_id=157525&rfi=6 Source: zwire.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Danbury firm helps with Fords energy efficiency http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Danbury-firm-helps-with-Ford-s-energy-efficiency-388320.php Source: newstimes.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA Reed Putnam gets $6M bond http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Reed-Putnam-gets-6M-bond-388321.php Source: newstimes.com 4 March 2010 Boston MA PCBs found in closet at Eli Whitney Tech 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Source: reuters.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA AFL-CIO Plans to Spend Record Sum During Election http://www.theday.com/article/20100303/BIZ02/100309910/1047 Source: theday.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA Bob Woodward At Connecticut Forum On Thursday, With Tina Brown http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-woodward-qanda-0303.artmar03,0,3447191.story Source: courant.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA Construction spending drops to six year low http://www.americanrecycler.com/0310/097construction.shtml Source: americanrecycler.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA AFL-CIO Seeks a Real Jobs Bill http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/3/2/842034/-AFL-CIO-Seeks-a-Real-Jobs-Bill Source: dailykos.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA So-Called PLan B for Card Check Falls Short http://www.metrocorpcounsel.com/current.php?artType=view&artMonth=March&artYear=2010&EntryNo=10694 Source: metrocorpcounsel.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA Mass. May Cut Tax Breaks, Push Filmmakers Out http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/22725694/detail.html Source: thebostonchannel.com 3 March 2010 Boston MA Osten: Sunlight Project doesnt shed light on institutes mission http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/columnists/x1650245016/Catherine-Osten-Sunlight-Project-doesn-t-shed-light-on-institute-s-mission Source: norwichbulletin.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop, Unions Continue Contract Talks On Tuesday http://www.courant.com/business/hc-stop-shop-union-talks-0228,0,6874637.story Source: courant.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Colebrook Might Be The Future Of Wind Energy In Connecticut http://www.courant.com/business/hc-wind-farms-0301.artmar01,0,4975112.story Source: courant.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Westover School : Solar Energy System Ribbon-Cutting Event http://www.marketwatch.com/story/westover-school-crosses-green-cup-finish-line-with-solar-energy-system-ribbon-cutting-event-2010-03-01?reflink=MW_news_stmp Source: marketwatch.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Paid Sick Days: Interview With Jon Green http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/2/28/841261/-Paid-Sick-Days:-Interview-With-Jon-Green Source: dailykos.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Connecticut bill aims to help quote, children of the recession http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/02/28/news/doc4b8a02fc8d5c2056264127.txt Source: registercitizen.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Dodd Scraps Obamas Consumer Agency, Proposes Treasury Bureau http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-28/dodd-scraps-obama-s-consumer-agency-proposes-treasury-bureau.html Source: businessweek.com 1 March 2010 Boston MA Kleen Energy Probe Focuses On Gas Sensor http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-middletown-power-plant0225.artfeb24,0,5935241.story Source: courant.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA Pearson Middle School in Winsted reopens after electrical repairs http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2010/02/25/news/doc4b85f8cbd4420748091257.txt Source: registercitizen.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA Pratt Appeal Tells Union: We're Playing Rough http://www.courant.com/business/hc-pratt-appeal.artfeb25,0,2857382.story Source: courant.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA AIG Swaps Unit Punished Women, Ex-Workers Claim http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-25/aig-swaps-unit-boys-club-punished-women-ex-workers-claim.html Source: businessweek.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA Waterbury Man killed by trash truck identified as worker http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-trashtruck-deathfeb25,0,5988357.story Source: courant.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA Injured workers file suit over Connecticut plant explosion http://dcnonl.com/article/id37698 Source: dconl.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA As business converges on Capitol, labor resumes push for paid sick days http://www.conntact.com/component/resource/article/newslinks/246-health/33880-as-business-converges-on-capitol-labor-resumes-push-for-paid-sick-days.html Source: conntact.com 25 February 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal Backs Auto Body Shops http://www.courant.com/business/hc-autobodyrepairs-appraisals.artfeb25,0,3130134.story Source: courant.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Federal board to give update in Conn. blast probe http://www.courant.com/community/middletown/hc-ap-ct-powerplantexplosifeb25,0,4605317.story Source: courant.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Fiscal crisis big topic at business summit http://www.theday.com/article/20100225/BIZ02/302259445/-1/BIZ Source: theday.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Drumbeat for Health Reform: Todays Virtual March http://www.seiu.org/2010/02/tomorrows-virtual-march-to-stop-insurance-company-greed.php Source: seiu.org 24 February 2010 Boston MA Pratt Presidents To Employees Regarding Layoffs http://articles.courant.com/2010-02-23/business/hc-pratt-president-layoff-0223_1_pratt-whitney-employees-caro-iam Source: articles.courant.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Board agrees on preliminary criteria to grade city schools http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/02/24/news/a3-netiers.txt Source: nhregister.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA State adds 4 specialists to help vets find jobs http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/02/24/business/468574.txt Source: rep-am.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Advocates again push sick days standard http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/02/24/news/a3-capsick.txt Source: nhregister.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Federal Transportation Grants Likely In Fall, Connecticut Officials Say http://articles.courant.com/2010-02-23/news/hc-hartford-federal-cash-0224.artfeb23_1_transportation-secretary-ray-lahood-connecticut-rep-john-larson Source: articles.courant.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Towns fear tar funds going dry http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2010/02/23/news/doc4b848ee2586a2170842342.txt Source: bristolpress.com 24 February 2010 Boston MA Lawsuit filed by workers injured in power plant explosion http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Lawsuit-filed-by-workers-injured-in-power-plant-376387.php Source: newstimes.com 23 February 2010 Boston MA NRC confirms Yankees earlier leak http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100223/NEWS04/2230351/1003/NEWS02 Source: rutlandherald.com 23 February 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop, Union Both Downplay Likelihood Of Strike http://www.courant.com/business/hc-stopshop0223.artfeb23,0,2833121.story Source: courant.com 23 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Legislator Wants To Close Ethics Staffs Political Loophole http://articles.courant.com/2010-02-21/news/hc-appeals-0221.artfeb21_1_state-ethics-ethics-watchdogs-citizen-s-ethics-advisory-board Source: articles.courant.com 23 February 2010 Boston MA Shut Out Of Transportation Funding http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-no-transportation-funds.art.artfeb23,0,6997611.story Source: courant.com 23 February 2010 Boston MA NCC set to break ground on $38M center 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http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2010/02/22/business/doc4b81f756a7eb9330511928.txt Source: middletownpress.com 22 February 2010 Boston MA Study links lack of paid sick days to spread of Swine Flu http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2010/02/19/news/doc4b7f4d501c570978868339.txt Source: bristolpress.com 22 February 2010 Boston MA Mass for the Victims of the Middletown Power Plant http://www.ibewlocal35.org/node/1450 Source: ibewlocal35.org 18 February 2010 Boston MA Fatal Conn. 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Middletown http://www.courant.com/community/middletown/power-plant-explosion/hc-dpuc-plant-panel-0217.artfeb16,0,5417146.story Source: courant.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal Runs Away From Obama http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/blumenthal_runs_away_from_obama/ Source: newhavenindependent.org 17 February 2010 Boston MA Obamas Atomic Blunder http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/30159 Source: seminal.firedoglake.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA New CVS to flatten pizza places site http://www.theday.com/article/20100217/BIZ02/302179880/-1/biz Source: theday.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Wilton will receive federal stimulus money for Retrofits http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/wiltonbulletin/news/localnews/49378-wilton-will-receive-federal-stimulus-money.html Source: acorn-online.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Countrywide Settlement Checks Arrive in Connecticut http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/02/16/business/467138.txt Source: rep-am.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Dodd calls for stronger power plant regulations http://www.necn.com/02/16/10/Dodd-calls-for-stronger-power-plant-regu/landing.html?blockID=181296&feedID=4215 Source: necn.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Westport Projects Among Those Likely to be Cut by State http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2/comments/26723/ Source: westportnow.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Water inks deal for 2 water systems, water company http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/02/17/business/467283.txt Source: rep-am.com 17 February 2010 Boston MA Lamonts stance against paid sick leave may cost him in run http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/02/15/news/doc4b7a198d2b565049390881.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA Shaws selling all of its Connecticut locations http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/02/12/business/doc4b75b5769f00b126689028.txt Source: nhregister.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal noncommittal on Obama help in campaign http://theday.com/article/20100216/NWS12/100219791/1047 Source: theday.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA State Legislature To Consider Bills Proposing Tolls http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-tolls-0216.artfeb16,0,3781682.story Source: courant.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA State Spending Is Already Lean, Efficient http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-scruggs-layoffs-state.artfeb16,0,351039.story Source: courant.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA Proposed Bill Wants Medical Mishaps To Be Reported By State Hospitals http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-adverseevent0216.artfeb16,0,493541.story Source: courant.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA Yale Slows Building to Narrow Budget Gaps http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-08/dartmouth-will-cut-76-jobs-to-close-100-million-gap-update1-.html Source: businessweek.com 16 February 2010 Boston MA Kleen Plant Director Shaken By Lost Lives http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-commentarycorvo0214.artfeb14,0,3500155.story Source: courant.com 15 February 2010 Boston MA Explosion victim remembered http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2010/02/14/news/doc4b78131c6b5d0795400359.txt Source: middletownpress.com 15 February 2010 Boston MA Union advocates inspired by success at Foxwoods http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2010/02/13/news/srv0000007596885.txt Source: themorningsun.com 15 February 2010 Boston MA More Unions To Seek Job Security http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11947.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 15 February 2010 Boston MA Future of Middletown plant remains unclear http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Future-of-Middletown-plant-remains-unclear-361594.php Source: newstimes.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Web site shows how Connecticut spends tax money http://www.norwichbulletin.com/communities/x228087864/Web-site-shows-how-Connecticut-spends-tax-money Source: norwichbulletin.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Northeast Towns Get Grant http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x1025061663/Towns-get-green-grants Source: norwichbulletin.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Explosion underscores gray area in regulatory oversight http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Explosion-underscores-gray-area-in-regulatory-356147.php Source: stamfordadvocate.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Supreme Court Hears Arguments In State Police Union Drive http://www.courant.com/shopping/hc-trooperunion0212.artfeb12,0,7114933.story Source: courant.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop, union talking http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/02/12/business/466380.txt Source: rep-am.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA UConn Officials Urge $342 Million Renewal For Dempsey Hospital http://www.courant.com/health/hc-uconn-health-center-plan-021.artfeb12,0,3508114.story Source: courant.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Popcorn Lung Chemical Affecting More Than Factory Workers http://www.10tv.com/live/content/teninvestigates/stories/2010/02/11/story-popcorn-lung-ten-investigates.html?sid=102 Source: 10tv.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Regulators Wont Block Layoffs At Two Gas Companies http://www.courant.com/business/hc-bizdigbrfs0212.art1feb12,0,2705513.story Source: courant.com 12 February 2010 Boston MA Wall Streets Power Surge http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wall-street-power-surge-questions-energy-policy-finance/story?id=9789318 Source: abcnews.go.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA ASSE Member, Safety Professional Dies in Connecticut Plant Explosion http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/asse-member-safety-professional-dies-connecticut-plant-explosion-5406/ Source: ehstoday.com 11 February 2010 Boston MA Dodd vs. Doritos on Colbert http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2010/02/dodd-vs-doritos-on-colbert.html Source: blogs.courant.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Union battle: Election set for March 3 http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/49079-union-battle-election-set-for-march-3.html Source: acorn-online.com 11 February 2010 Boston MA Jobless Suffer With Corporate Cash Climbing to $1.19 Trillion http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-11/jobless-suffer-with-corporate-cash-climbing-to-1-19-trillion.html Source: businessweek.com 11 February 2010 Boston MA Major contract settlements and negotiations http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=73cc09a2-1276-4e0e-a1c3-1d07e2fde925 Source: lexology.com 11 February 2010 Boston MA School Grading Plan Evolves http://newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/school_grading_plan/id_22514 Source: newhavenindependent.org 10 February 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop seeks temp workers http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2010/02/11/news/6922502.txt Source: thesunchronicle.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Workers pushed union hard to get Kleen Energy job done http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2010/02/10/news/doc4b721b2e0801f508365733.txt Source: middletownpress.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Foundation (for Fair Contracting) protests Mass project http://www.masslive.com/hampfrank/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1265789909325090.xml&coll=1 Source: masslive.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Paid Sick Leave: Democrats Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy Weigh In http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2010/02/with-comments-from-ned-lamont.html Source: blogs.courant.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Town Chafes at Return to the Spotlight http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/nyregion/10middletown.html Source: nytimes.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA VT Health Chief: Tritium may in Connecticut River http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jo7gytGIVNSxu_MnfEbvaelD0zcQD9DOV5K00 Source: AP 10 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut jury awards $14.7 million against insurer for violation of Unfair Trade Practices Act in auto body shop class action lawsuit http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=09e9a4aa-0b94-49a9-bfa8-9f75788e6c03 Source: lexology.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Manufacturing Payrolls in U.S. Expand as Caterpillar, GE Hire http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-05/manufacturing-payrolls-in-u-s-expand-as-caterpillar-ge-hire.html Source: businessweek.com 10 February 2010 Boston MA Desperate Search for Victims of Explosion in Connecticut http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/nyregion/08victims.html Source: nytimes.com 8 February 2010 Boston MA Union Vows to Press Ahead to Preserve Conn. Jobs http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9766262 Source: abcnews.go.com 8 February 2010 Boston MA Ledge Light workers join union http://www.theday.com/article/20100207/BIZ02/302079927/-1/BIZ Source: theday.com 8 February 2010 Boston MA Proposed railroad to bisect state http://www.dailycampus.com/news/proposed-railroad-to-bisect-state-1.1119453 Source: abcnews.go.com 8 February 2010 Boston MA Governor Proposes Keno Gambling To Help Budget http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/gambling-law/connecticut_governor_proposes_keno_gambling_to_help_budget_53831.html Source: casinogamblingweb.com 8 February 2010 Boston MA Huff Post : Local is the New Global, CT is the New Illinois http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marian-salzman/why-local-is-the-new-glob_b_450351.html Source: huffingtonpost.com 5 February 2010 Boston MA Paid Sick Days An Issue Again http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ct-sick-0205.artfeb05,0,4727925.story Source: courant.com 5 February 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal Calls Pratt Negotiation A Sham http://www.cheshireherald.com/node/2029 Source: cheshireherald.com 5 February 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Fund for the Environment appalled by plan that will damage green jobs http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Connecticut-Fund-for-the-Environment-appalled-by-plan-that-will-damage-green-jobs7359.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 5 February 2010 Boston MA Rep. Chris Perone of Norwalk tapped to lead job creation legislative agenda http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/politics/Rep-Chris-Perone-of-Norwalk-tapped-to-lead-job-creation-legislative-agenda7367.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 5 February 2010 Boston MA Stop And Shop Will Use Temporary Replacement Workers In Event Of A Strike http://www.courant.com/business/hc-union.artfeb03,0,7375766.story Source:courant.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA GMEA members question union finances http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/48279-gmea-members-question-union-finances.html Source:acorn-online.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA Majority Leaders jobs group announces plan to jump-start job creation http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/politics/Majority-Leaders-jobs-group-announces-plan-to-jump-start-job-creation73277327.shtml Source:connecticutplus.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA Bristol continues to favor railroad plan http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/02/02/news/doc4b68f1d8bdf23484102930.txt Source:newbritainherald 3 February 2010 Boston MA New Britain-Hartford Busway Gets $45 Million Federal Boost http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-busway-0203.artfeb03,0,6987297.story Source: courant.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA Few Surprises For State In Obama Defense Budget http://www.courant.com/business/hc-defense-budget.artfeb02,0,2020404.story Source: courant.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA CT construction jobs shrank in 2009 http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11810.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 3 February 2010 Boston MA Submarines rate high in Obama budget http://www.theday.com/article/20100202/NWS09/302029913/1019&town= Source:theday.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Still committed to making real change happen http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/02/02/opinion/doc4b67a117c10ac198006925.txt Source:nhregister.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Yale Building Achieves Highest Rating http://www.courant.com/community/hc-community-articleresults,0,5942637,results.formprofile?Query=24841HC Source: courant.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop unions might take strike vote http://www.theday.com/article/20100202/BIZ02/302029925/1044 Source: theday.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Labor unions mull challenging Blue Dog Dems in primaries http://rawstory.com/2010/01/unions-challenge-dems-primaries/ Source: rawstory.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Attorney General Calls On Federal Court To Block Pratt and Whitney Layoffs http://media-newswire.com/release_1111410.html Source:media-newswire.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA State Senators Lay Out Blueprints For Creating Jobs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-politiciansjobs.artfeb02,0,2436715.story Source: courant.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Sikorsky puts $1B into tech projects http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3828985 Source: istockanalyst.com 2 February 2010 Boston MA Uninsured urged to register for free health clinic Feb. 3 http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/01/30/news/doc4b64e32daae2e197997700.txt Source:newbritainherald.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Uninsured urged to register for free health clinic Feb. 3 http://www.theday.com/article/20100131/OP01/301319859 Source: theday.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Card Dealers, Foxwoods Approve First Labor Contract http://www.courant.com/business/hc-foxwoods-vote.artjan30,0,4101492.story Source:courant.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA U.S. Census Bureau looking for workers http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/News_1/U-S-Census-Bureau-looking-for-workers72907290.shtml Source:connecticutplus.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA State makes last plea for PandW jobs http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/01/28/business/c1-_pratt28.txt Source:nhregister.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Electric Boat layoffs begin April 1 http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x1920347865/EB-layoffs-begin-April-1 Source: norwichbulletin.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Business, Labor and Political Leaders Weigh In On Supreme Court Ruling http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11781.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA ATandT Workers In Southeast Fail To Ratify Contract http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100129-717554.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines Source:online.wsj.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Iberdrola USA lays off 140 workers in Northeast http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9DHJJ3O3.htm Source: businessweek.com 1 February 2010 Boston MA Howard Zinn, historian and activist who challenged status quo, dies at 87 http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/01/howard_zinn_his.html Source: boston.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA State labor commissioner, Waterbury native dead at 65 http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/01/26/news/local/463066.txt Source: rep-am.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Judge Questions Lawyers In Pratt Lawsuit http://www.courant.com/business/hc-pratt-trial-0128.artjan28,0,3990970.story Source: courant.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Campaign Finance Ruling a Disaster, Labor Leader Stern Says http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-26/campaign-finance-ruling-a-disaster-labor-leader-stern-says.html Source: businessweek.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA CT Wins $40 Million in Obama Money for High Speed Rail http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/2010/01/the-proposed-highspeed-commute.html Source: blogs.courant.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Stop and Shop looking for temporary workers as union contract expires http://www.heraldnews.com/business/x1920343327/Stop-Shop-looking-for-temporary-workers-as-union-contract-expires Source: heraldnews.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Foxwoods, UAW Agree On Contract For Table-Game Dealers http://www.courant.com/business/hc-foxwoods-union.artjan27,0,5111016.story Source: courant.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Cities Eligible for New Design Grants from the NEA http://blogs.courant.com/curtain/2010/01/connecticut-cities-eligible-fo.html Source: courant.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Westport public works stimulus money moves forward http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-public-works-stimulus-money-moves-forward-337764.php Source: westport-news.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Federal cash could boost local housing projects http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_89414672-0b81-11df-8fff-001cc4c002e0.html Source: poststar.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Himes and state legislators warn of budget crunch http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Himes-and-state-legislators-warn-of-budget-crunch-337545.php Source: stamfordadvocate.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Rell to join with Public Works and Gateway Community College for groundbreaking In New Haven http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/education/Governor-M-Jodi-Rell-to-join-with-Public-Works-and-Gateway-Community-College-for-groundbreaking-In-New-Haven72257225.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA OL voters to decide on fee waiver for high school renovation project http://www.theday.com/article/20100125/NWS01/301259970/1044 Source: theday.com 27 January 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal to Maine company: Hire Connecticut workers http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/225193-blumenthal-to-maine-company-hire-connecticut-workers Source: legalnewsline.com 26 January 2010 Boston MA More Funding Needed For Domestic Violence Shelters, Groups Say http://www.courant.com/news/domestic-violence/hc-dv-task-force-0126.artjan26,0,7408079.story Source: courant.com 26 January 2010 Boston MA Putnam projects will add 110 jobs http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x190614802/Putnam-projects-will-add-110-jobs Source: norwichbulletin.com 26 January 2010 Boston MA CTs First Commercial Wind Turbine http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/alteris-4286/news/article/2010/01/the-winds-of-change-in-new-haven Source: renewableenergyworld.com 26 January 2010 Boston MA For People With No Health Insurance, One Day Of Free Care http://www.courant.com/health/hc-free-clinic-0125.artjan25,0,3318251.story Source: courant.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA More to follow? Connecticut AG brings first HIPAA violation case http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=cc1f4bd9-0896-486f-92f1-4f8bddc543bc Source: lexology.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA Recession over? Regions builders skeptical http://www.theday.com/article/20100125/NWS01/301259929/1017 Source: theday.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA Obama announces economic aid for struggling middle class families http://www.courant.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-us-obama-jobs,0,3925747.story Source: courant.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA Non-profit news project launches in Connecticut http://www.editorsweblog.org/multimedia/2010/01/non-profit_news_project_launches_in_conn.php Source: editorsweblog.org 25 January 2010 Boston MA Regrouping Democrats Consider Next Steps On Health Overhaul http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2010/January/25/Politics-And-Health-Reform.aspx Source: kaiserhealthnews.org 25 January 2010 Boston MA Battle looming : State wants to regulate stream flow, but utilities opposed http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2010/01/25/news/local/462924.txt Source: rep-am.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Studios project scaled back, still moving ahead in South Windsor http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2010/01/25/page_one/doc4b5dced81a656542390672.txt Source: journalinquirer.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA Groups want easier access to Conn. finance reports http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-candidatefinancesjan25,0,4203961.story Source: courant.com 25 January 2010 Boston MA On Amtrak Bridge Job, State Construction Workers Fear Being Shut Out http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-stimulus-amtrak-0122.artjan22,0,2540088.story Source: courant.com 22 January 2010 Boston MA Campaign spending decision blasted http://www.theday.com/article/20100122/NWS12/301229857/1018 Source: theday.com 22 January 2010 Boston MA More on the Deal to Tax Health Insurance http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/more-on-the-deal-to-tax-health-insurance/ Source: blogs.nytimes.com 22 January 2010 Boston MA Connecticuts Jobless Rate Hits 8.9 Percent In December http://www.courant.com/business/hc-unemployment0122.artjan22,0,364735.story Source: courant.com 22 January 2010 Boston MA CT construction worker killed by forklift http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2010/01/21/ct-construction-worker-killed-by-forklift_201001212111.html Source:newyorkinjurynews.com 21 January 2010 Boston MA Former Humane Society workers air grievances http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2010/01/20/business/doc4b57c5ff93c7f391271451.txt Source:.bristolpress.com 21 January 2010 Boston MA Conn. receives $3 million for green job training http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-conn-workforcedevjan20,0,1512387.story Source:courant.com 21 January 2010 Boston MA Blumenthal again weighs in on layoff issue http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/225070-blumenthal-again-weighs-in-on-layoff-issue Source:legalnewsline.com 21 January 2010 Boston MA Xerox will cut 2,500 jobs worldwide http://rocnow.com/article/business/2010100121003 Source:rocnow.com 21 January 2010 Boston MA Conn. unemployment centers flooded with claims (Video) http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2010/01/18/Conn-unemployment-centers/1263851075.html Source: necn.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Lamont SOM 80 talks to Dems http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/university-news/2010/01/19/lamont-som-80-talks-dems/ Source: yaledailynews.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Join the Discussion : Phasing Out Public Pensions http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-public-pension-plans.artjan18,0,2064182.story Source: courant.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Utility Regulators Wont Prevent Two Gas Companies From Laying Off Workers http://www.courant.com/business/hc-dpuc0116.artjan16,0,5522227.story Source: courant.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Green jobs training initiative in Bridgeport gets $4 million federal grant http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/46802-green-jobs-training-initiative-in-bridgeport-gets-4-million-federal-grant.html Source: acorn-online.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Connecticut Health Foundation elects new board chairman http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/01/18/news/doc4b551de4d4a4c915932706.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Pratt Closure Case In Judges Hands http://www.courant.com/business/hc-prattsuit0116.artjan16,0,4891235.story Source: courant.com 19 January 2010 Boston MA Town employees could vote next month on union representation http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Town-employees-could-vote-next-month-on-union-320696.php Source: greenwichtime.com 14 January 2010 Boston MA Nurses, Donut Workers Join AFL-CIO Unions http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/01/13/nurses-donut-workers-join-afl-cio-unions/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 14 January 2010 Boston MA Printing press to build largest wind turbine in Conn http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/01/11/daily50-Printing-press-to-build-largest-wind-turbine-in-Conn.html Source: masshightech.com 14 January 2010 Boston MA Connecticut To Receive $1.8 Million To Increase Broadband Internet Access http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/connecticut-to-receive-1-8-million-to-increase-broadband-internet-access-21178.html Source: thegovmonitor.com 14 January 2010 Boston MA Nonprofits: A Great Deal For The State http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-harris-nonprofits-budget.artjan15,0,875322.story Source: courant.com 14 January 2010 Boston MA West Haven Doily Maker Closes; 85 Lose Jobs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-bizdigbrfs0114.art2jan14,0,6441081.story Source: courant.com 14 January 2010 Boston MA Labor Campaigns Against Tax on Health Plans http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/health/policy/13health.html Source: nytimes.com 13 January 2010 Boston MA Bulletin: Electric Boat a small bright spot http://www.norwichbulletin.com/Opinion/x1689202974/Our-view-Electric-Boat-a-small-bright-spot Source: norwichbulletin.com 13 January 2010 Boston MA Perez: Hartford Makes Strides, But Faces Tough Budget Year http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-perez0113.artjan13,0,2367655.story Source: courant.com 13 January 2010 Boston MA Executive Testifies Pratt Hid Shutdown Plans From Workers http://www.courant.com/business/hc-pratt-trial-0112,0,605869.story Source: courant.com 13 January 2010 Boston MA EB laying off hundreds as repair work dips http://www.theday.com/article/20100113/NWS09/301139887/-1/NWS Source: theday.com 13 January 2010 Boston MA Follow This Link : Hear AFLCIO Prez Trumka Speak Live at 1 PM http://www.press.org/ Source: press.org 11 January 2010 Boston MA Dodd announces more than $120 million in recovery ACT tax credits http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Dodd-announces-more-than-120-million-in-recovery-ACT-tax-credits-for-Connecticut-technology-companies7057.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 11 January 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Beefing Up Its Unemployment Insurance Call Center http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ct-jobless-claims-0110.artjan10,0,1993903.story Source: courant.com 11 January 2009 Boston MA Rell relies on stimulus, while some Republican candidates run against it http://www.theday.com/article/20100110/NWS12/301109867/1018 Source: theday.com 11 January 2009 Boston MA Bonding OK Seen As Important First Step In States Rail Plan http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-hartford-trains-money-0109.artjan09,0,2989548.story Source: courant.com 11 January 2009 Boston MA Liebermans Approval Ratings Tank In Connecticut http://www.alternet.org/rss/the_wire_provided_by_huffington_post/102068/_lieberman%27s_approval_ratings_tank_in_connecticut/ Source: alternet.org 8 January 2009 Boston MA Senate Health Care Bill: A Step in the Wrong Direction http://labornotes.org/blogs/2010/01/senate-healthcare-bill-step-wrong-direction Source: labornotes.org 8 January 2009 Boston MA Canty : Practical nursing program shouldnt be tossed overboard http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2010/01/07/leo_canty/doc4b45c0c217485978717913.txt Source: journalinquirer.com 8 January 2009 Boston MA Branford power line workers condition serious http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/01/08/news/shoreline/doc4b4738a368fe8521488219.txt Source: nhregister.com 8 January 2009 Boston MA State Priorities: Finish Bus, Rail Lines http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-stateagendatransportation5.artjan08,0,2430950.story Source: courant.com 8 January 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Looks For Preferred Treatment With Navy Contracts At Groton http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/connecticut-looks-for-preferred-treatment-with-navy-contracts-at-groton-submarine-base-20540.html Source: thegovmonitor.com 8 January 2009 Boston MA Dodd decides its time to go http://www.theday.com/article/20100107/NWS12/301079739/1017/nws Source: theday.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Dodds legacy rests in major Senate legislation http://nhregister.com/articles/2010/01/07/news/a5_--_doddlegacy.txt Source: nhregister.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Dominion offers buyouts to its work force http://www.theday.com/article/20100107/BIZ02/301079749 Source: theday.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Rell hopes to keep state-funded work in Connecticut http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20400729&BRD=1379&PAG=461&dept_id=162912&rfi=6 Source: zwire.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Blumenthal Style: Consumer Advocacy Or Political Grandstanding? http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-dodd-blumenthal-legal-0117.artjan07,0,2206521.story Source: courant.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA French Street to receive rehabilitation; Town Council appropriates $681,667 http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20400745&BRD=1379&PAG=461&dept_id=162906&rfi=6 Source: zwire.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Bridgeport gets $14 million for energy assistance http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Bridgeport-gets-14-million-for-energy-assistance-310110.php Source: newstimes.com 7 January 2009 Boston MA Senator Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election, Democrats Say http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/nyregion/07dodd.html Source: nytimes.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA Connecticuts Attorney General Will Seek Dodds Senate Seat http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/nyregion/07conn.html Source: nytimes.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA The Devil in the Details http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=16195 Source: fairfieldweekly.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA ATandT union protests company plan to cut 160 jobs http://www.theday.com/article/20100105/BIZ02/100109910/1047 Source: theday.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA Fighting Closure in Connecticut http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/05/couricandco/entry6057980.shtml Source: cbsnews.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA Union Rebuffed In Bid To Broach Job Cuts At State Hearing On ATandT http://www.courant.com/business/hc-att-dpuc.artjan06,0,74832.story Source: courant.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA In Second Vote, Rockville General Nurses Join Union http://www.courant.com/business/hc-union.artjan06,0,2193836.story Source: courant.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA Hubbell to lay off at least 200 workers http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/Hubbell-to-lay-off-at-least-200-workers-310279.php Source: newstimes.com 6 January 2009 Boston MA Conn. Labor Department FCU Helps Furloughed Members http://www.cutimes.com/News/2010/1/Pages/Conn-Labor-Department-FCU-Helps-Furloughed-Members.aspx Source: cutimes.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA Democrats May Push For Labor-Friendly Legislation http://www.ctlawtribune.com/getarticle.aspx?ID=35924 Source: ctlawtribune.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA How Obama Can Create Jobs and Decrease Unemployment http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hill/how-obama-can-create-jobs_b_411301.html Source: huffingtonpost.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA Fight Over Home Depot Project In Vernon Continues http://www.courant.com/community/vernon/hc-vernon-home-depot0104.artjan03,0,7927849.story Source: courant.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA Enfield Business Park Attracts New Developments with Statewide Support http://www.prweb.com/releases/Business_Park/Manufacturing_Warehouse/prweb3314974.htm Source: prweb.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA Dodd hosts forum for small businesses http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/01/04/news/doc4b42ad6927247711801783.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA More Layoffs Planned At ATandT http://www.courant.com/business/hc-att-layoffs.artjan05,0,6430803.story Source: courant.com 5 January 2009 Boston MA Workers accuse Plainville company of labor violations http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2010/01/01/news/doc4b3d1e1e6b937583251920.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA Even McMahons foes admit WWE is good for Connecticut http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Even-McMahon-s-foes-admit-WWE-is-good-for-307878.php Source: stamfordadvocate.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA The slots genie http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/editorials/view/20100104the_slots_genie/srvc=home&position=also Source: bostonherald.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA Jesse Jackson touts economic access to Stamford congregation http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Jesse-Jackson-touts-economic-access-to-Stamford-307978.php Source: newstimes.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA Municipalities Tackling Pension Costs http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-no-more-pension0102.artjan02,0,3027565.story Source: courant.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA Hospital Workers Pitch In To Help Holiday Food Drive http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-new-britain-brief-0101.artjan01,0,1923759.story Source: courant.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA Little Sympathy For The Rich http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-digbrflets0103.art2jan03,0,6709095.story Source: courant.com 4 January 2009 Boston MA A Decade Of Big Gains, Losses: Part Two http://www.courant.com/business/hc-top10biz1231.artdec31,0,6726092.story Source: theday.com 31 December 2009 Boston MA Rell urged to hasten Web claims processing http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/31/news/a3-neunemploy.txt Source: nhregister.com 31 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut minimum-wage workers set to receive raises Friday http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/business/x980515340/Connecticut-minimum-wage-workers-set-to-receive-raises-Friday Source: norwichbulletin.com 31 December 2009 Boston MA Advanced warning would have helped http://www.theday.com/article/20091231/OP01/312319351 Source: theday.com 31 December 2009 Boston MA Newcomer Stirs Up Connecticut Senate Race http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/nyregion/31mcmahon.html Source: nytimes.com 31 December 2009 Boston MA Governor Rell announces $6 million for work on positive train control system http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/News_1/Governor-Rell-announces-6-million-for-work-on-positive-train-control-system-for-Metro-North_np_6980.shtml Source: norwalkplus.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA Postal worker killed by tree fall http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/12/30/news/doc4b3ad2017910c072313936.txt Source: registercitizen.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA PGandE Customer Revolt May Threaten Rollout of Obamas Smart Grid http://www.businessweek.com/news/2009-12-30/pg-e-customer-revolt-may-threaten-rollout-of-obama-s-smart-grid.html Source: businessweek.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA For jobless, claims now harder to file http://www.theday.com/article/20091230/BIZ02/312309914/-1/BIZ Source: theday.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA Register : Layoffs averted at Shelton schools http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/29/opinion/doc4b395d5a6380d049860917.txt Source: nhregister.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA States Ratchet Up the Lures http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704134104574624710180357756.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_business Source: online.wsj.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA DEP, UConn Launch Website To Help Shape Land-Use Decisions http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-digital-map-1230.artdec30,0,6619316.story Source: courant.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA Governor Rell announces $6 million for work on positive train control system http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/News_1/Governor-Rell-announces-6-million-for-work-on-positive-train-control-system-for-Metro-North_np_6980.shtml Source: norwalkplus.com 30 December 2009 Boston MA Bias charged at Celebration http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/12/28/news/doc4b3972823f4e7931177315.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 29 December 2009 Boston MA Rell, lawmakers ask wrong people for cuts http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/letters/x1437795414/Rell-lawmakers-ask-wrong-people-for-cuts Source: norwichbulletin.com 29 December 2009 Boston MA Construction workers claim company unfair http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2009/12/28/business/doc4b39725f6a816303991549.txt Source: bristolpress.com 29 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Businessman Accused of ERISA Abuse, Misusing 401(k) Pension Funds http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/13326/erisa-plan-employee-stock-10.html Source: lawyersandsettlements.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Attempts To Reopen Negotiations With State Employee Unions http://thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/connecticut-attempts-to-reopen-negotiations-with-state-employee-unions-19706.html Source: thegovmonitor.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Second union election ordered at Rockville hospital http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2009/12/02/page_one/doc4b168b607db36627694281.txt Source: journalinquirer.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Christmas Eve means a furlough day in Connecticut http://www.rep-am.com/news/connecticut/doc4b335f8a808d3804704411.txt Source: rep-am.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Union slams mayor on proposal http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/23/news/new_haven/doc4b32629ff17d0233666881.txt Source: nhregister.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Official alleges bad faith by Pratt http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/12/23/news/local/456780.txt Source: rep-am.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Attacked On Earmarks, Dodd Unapologetic http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-dodd-earmarks-1224.artdec24,0,3820814.story Source: courant.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA State receives $400,000 in energy rebates http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/News_1/State-receives-400-000-in-energy-rebates69606960.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut lawmakers propose borrowing $1 billion for construction projects http://dcnonl.com/article/id36874 Source: dcnonl.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Report: Allen-ONeill project a potential financial mess http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/darientimes/news/local/44987-darien-report-allen-oneill-project-a-potential-financial-mess.html Source: acorn-online.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA New Haven kicks off 2010 application season for Construction Workforce Initiative http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/New-Haven-kicks-off-2010-application-season-for-Construction-Workforce-Initiative6945.shtml Source: nhregister.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA Teacher pact in New Haven only first step http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/24/opinion/doc4b33048ba0b04692145151.txt Source: nhregister.com 24 December 2009 Boston MA UConn could get big boost from Dodd amendment http://www.theday.com/article/20091223/NWS01/312239938/1018 Source: theday.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Blum named to CT mediation, arbitration panel http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11423.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Acid Rain Lawsuit Settled With Midwest Utilities http://www.courant.com/business/hc-acidrain.artdec23,0,1572969.story Source: courant.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Funds Sought by Grid Project http://www.telegram.com/article/20091222/NEWS/912220338/1002/BUSINESS Source: telegram.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Meeting highlights evident dissatisfaction inside town union http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/44928-meeting-highlights-evident-dissatisfaction-inside-town-union.html Source: acorn-online.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Communitys future could be green http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/12/23/opinion/doc4b31a15e01c79045039862.txt Source: registercitizen.com 23 December 2009 Boston MA Conn. labor agency overwhelmed by jobless claims http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iMtawWo57bCOub_jLIm8RlxIGHTQD9CNS2TO0 Source: AP 23 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Democrats pass two bills to cut deficit http://www.connpost.com/ci_14043593 Source: connpost.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Possible $100 Million Grant Doesnt Settle UConn Hospitals Future http://www.courant.com/health/hc-dodd-health-center-1222.artdec22,0,4716491.story Source: courant.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Pratt official testifies business conditions led to plant closure http://www.rep-am.com/news/local/456612.txt Source: rep-am.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticuts Take http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-congress-earmarks-state.art.artdec22,0,6046734.story Source: courant.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Owner Of Several Upstate Newspapers Files for Chapter 11 http://www2.wspa.com/spa/news/local/article/owner_of_several_upstate_newspapers_files_for_chapter_11/31133/ Source: wspa.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticuts casino revenue slump http://www.gamingtoday.com/industry-news/story.bv?storyid=24019 Source: gamingtoday.com 22 December 2009 Boston MA Pratt Trial To Begin Today http://www.courant.com/business/hc-pratt-trial.artdec21,0,2615907.story Source: courant.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA State approves first round of financing for Stamfords Harbor Point http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/News_1/State-approves-first-round-of-financing-for-Stamford-s-Harbor-Point69306930.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA Conn. Democrats call for $1 billion in bonding http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jBABbQLrnliJQvBLUjSf4ke49oZQD9CM0FUO3 Source: AP 21 December 2009 Boston MA Fund provides Fair Street apartments with $4.7M loan http://www.thehour.com/story/479578 Source: thehour.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA Teacher aides gain new pact in N. Branford http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/21/news/shoreline/doc4b2f162c37a37899472425.txt Source: nhregister.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA School officials, union to discuss budget gap remedy http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/18/news/valley/b2-shparaunion.txt Source: nhregister.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA Economy sinks school union contract http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/18/news/shoreline/b7-bradmins.txt Source: nhregister.com 21 December 2009 Boston MA Health bill money for hospital sought by Dodd http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jk5LKXjjlToRUNXFB_OKs7AoX4EgD9CNFKM00 Source: AP 21 December 2009 Boston MA Workers, unions urge state legislators to advocate for federal health care bill http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/12/17/news/doc4b2af21116611855451890.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA Lone holdout ATandT union stages contract rally at Waterford site http://www.theday.com/article/20091218/BIZ02/312189950/-1/BIZ Source: theday.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA Overtime pay issue threatens to spill over http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/18/news/new_haven/a1_--_overtime_1218.txt Source: nhregister.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA Lack Of Stimulus Funds Wont Affect Springfield-New Haven Initiative, Advocates Say http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-acela-stimulus-1218.artdec18,0,124432.story Source: courant.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA Al Franken, armed with gavel, stifles long-winded Joe Lieberman http://dscriber.com/home/816-al-franken-holding-the-gavel-stifles-long-winded-joe-lieberman.html Source: dscriber.com.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA Angry Liberals Edge Toward a Mutiny http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126110160499096559.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsForth Source: online.wsj.com 18 December 2009 Boston MA ATandT workers sue for $1 billion in overtime pay http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BF4SZ20091216 Source: reuters.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA 8th Circuit Rules Against Cintas in Labor Dispute http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/12/16/8th_Circuit_Rules_Against_Cintas_in_Labor_Dispute.htm Source: courthousenews.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA Next step after tribes default not yet certain http://theday.com/article/20091217/BIZ02/312179330/1018 Source: theday.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA Regional council to redirect extra funds from Montville project http://www.theday.com/article/20091217/NWS01/312179291/-1/NWS Source: theday.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA Governor Rell commends environmental award winners http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/News_1/Governor-Rell-commends-environmental-award-winners69216921.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA While You Were Out -- A Little Pink Memo to Senator Lieberman http://www.huffingtonpost.com/suzanne-langlois/while-you-were-out----a-l_b_392155.html Source: huffingtonpost.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA Union slates rally over ATandT talks http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/16/business/e1-at_t16.txt Source: nhregister.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA UTC Chief Expected To Testify In Suit Over Pratt Layoffs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-utc-pratt-and-whitney-1215,0,7819722.story Source: courant.com 17 December 2009 Boston MA Even In Avon, People Are In Need http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-campbell1216.artdec16,0,3381710.story Source: courant.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA Blog : Venezuelan Offer to Purchase Stella DOro Was Rebuffed by Firm http://www.ww4report.com/node/8070 Source: www.ww4report.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA DeLauro Says U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman Should Be Recalled http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2009/12/rep-rosa-delauro-says-lieberma.html Source: courant.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA Lieberman Stands in Middle of Health Care Debate http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/health-care-reform-lieberman-middle/story?id=9344254 Source: abcnews.go.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA Protesting students worry about nursing cuts http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x985677642/Protesting-students-worry-about-nursing-cuts Source: norwichbulletin.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA Dodd, Lieberman secure more than $4.7 million in funding for lower Fairfield County http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/Local_2/Dodd-Lieberman-secure-more-than-4-7-million-in-funding-for-lower-Fairfield-County_np_6903.shtml Source: norwalkplus.com 16 December 2009 Boston MA ATandT, labor union reach tentative contract deal http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9bXkYWFOvUBXAxLDSrNEavjl9tQD9CJDP781 Source: AP 15 December 2009 Boston MA Lets Get Practical http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11314.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA PrattandWhitney Ships 1,000 Jobs Overseas - Despite State Incentives http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/12/14/pratt-whitney-ships-1000-jobs-overseas-despite-state-incentivesand-more-bargaining-news/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 15 December 2009 Boston MA Monitor : Obama can create jobs by modeling two good ideas (Delauro Legislation is One) http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2009/1214/Obama-can-create-jobs-by-modeling-two-good-ideas Source: csmonitor.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA Nursing students to protest cuts http://www.theday.com/article/20091215/NWS01/312159925/1044 Source: theday.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA City council, school board debate budget http://www.theday.com/article/20091215/NWS01/312159888/1019&town= Source: theday.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA Is Enough Being Done To Fix Bridges In State? http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-connpirg-bridges-1215.artdec15,0,1045379.story Source: courant.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA Everyone Needs To Sacrifice To Cut Connecticuts Budget Deficit http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-budget_connecticut_green.artdec15,0,4744325.column Source: courant.com 15 December 2009 Boston MA More women are becoming problem gamblers http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/13/news/a1gambling.txt Source: nhregister.com 14 December 2009 Boston MA Transportation secretary praises Connecticut on high-speed rail efforts http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Transportation-secretary-praises-Connecticut-on-286326.php Source: newstimes.com 14 December 2009 Boston MA Breakfast will honor nonprofit workers http://www.theday.com/article/20091213/OP02/312139900 Source: theday.com 14 December 2009 Boston MA Two developers await downtown verdict Monday http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2009/12/12/news/doc4b244f16e2371521449920.txt Source: bristolpress.com 14 December 2009 Boston MA School Cash Incentives Not So Rewarding http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-yrchik-ap-exams.artdec11,0,4088946.story Source: courant.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA Norwich/New London leading state in jobs lost http://www.norwichbulletin.com/casinos/x1769696263/Norwich-New-London-leading-state-in-jobs-lost Source: norwichbulletin.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA GMAC Mortgage Closes in West Hartford, Laying Off 84 Workers http://www.courant.com/business/hc-gmac1211.artdec11,0,5011701.story Source: courant.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA Goldman Blinks on Bonuses http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703514404574587983288950014.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read Source: wsj.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA LETTER: Enact ordinance to ensure clean contracting http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/11/opinion/doc4b21d3130ae06584939079.txt Source: nhregister.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA UTC Gets Behind Wind Deal http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/natural_resources/article6952572.ece Source: business.timesonline.com 11 December 2009 Boston MA The Origins of American Unions http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-yrchik-ap-exams.artdec11,0,4088946.story Source: courant.com 10 December 2009 Boston MA The Origins of American Unions http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,1210-carson.shtm Source: ilw.com 10 December 2009 Boston MA Beiersdorf to outsource production, close Norwalk plant http://www.greenwichtime.com/ci_13955746?source=most_emailed Source: greenwichtime.com 10 December 2009 Boston MA Small business owners on health care reform http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/12/09/news/doc4b206ac90b6d5859216631.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 10 December 2009 Boston MA Unemployment rate drops in November http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/05/business/c1-_unemployment5.txt Source: nhregister.com 10 December 2009 Boston MA Union pension funds consider loaning $170 million to revive construction on Chicago skyscraper http://www.courant.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-il-chicago-skyscraper,0,7884347.story Source: courant.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Store employees quote, Xpect, almost $17,000 in unpaid wages http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Store-employees-Xpect-almost-17-000-in-unpaid-280522.php Source: newstimes.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Vigils stress support for public option http://theday.com/article/20091209/NWS01/312099912/1044 Source: theday.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Beiersdorf to outsource production, close Norwalk plant http://www.connpost.com/ci_13955746 Source: connpost.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA State budget deficit may mean some unkind cuts, legislators say http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_13955736?source=most_viewed Source: stamfordadvocate.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Progressive Group Blasts Joe Lieberman Over Public Option http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/12/07/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5928034.shtml Source: cbsnews.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Overhauling states unemployment systems http://www.pri.org/business/overhauling-states-unemployment-systems1762.html Source: pri.org 9 December 2009 Boston MA Group Gathers In Hartford In Support Of Endangered Nurse-Training Program http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-nurse-protest-1209.artdec09,0,455520.story Source: courant.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Fired town employee seeksreinstatement http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/12/09/news/doc4b1f35e047c9b803147391.txt Source: registercitizen.com 9 December 2009 Boston MA Rell offers loans to Connecticut farmers in need http://media.www.dailycampus.com/media/storage/paper340/news/2009/12/08/News/Rell-Offers.Loans.To.Connecticut.Farmers.In.Need-3847274.shtml Source: dailycampus.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA AFL-CIO Makes Biggest Push Yet To Kill Portions Of Senate Health Care Bill http://www.alternet.org/rss/the_wire_provided_by_huffington_post/99872/_afl-cio_makes_biggest_push_yet_to_kill_portions_of_senate_health_care_bill/ Source: alternet.org 8 December 2009 Boston MA State continues investigation of Putnam contractor http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x2072237087/State-continues-investigation-of-contractor Source: norwichbulletin.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA Griswold teachers, Board agree on contract http://www.theday.com/article/20091208/NWS01/312089897 Source: theday.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA Firefighters try to halt promotions http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/08/news/a3-blackfirefighters.txt Source: nhregister.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA Dodd To Urge Congress To Direct Bailout Money To Small Businesses http://www.courant.com/business/hc-dodd-jobsdec08,0,5034838.story Source: courant.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA ACG event draws more than 300 deal makers http://www.connpost.com/ci_13946992 Source: connpost.com 8 December 2009 Boston MA Forget Business As Usual: State Hitting Fiscal Wall http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-commentarysmith1206.artdec06,0,3303545.story Source: courant.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA Study points to poor health care for blacks http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/07/news/new_haven/a3-mon_nehealthstudy.txt Source: nhregister.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA Dodd to unveil new jobs program http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/07/news/doc4b1ca94a5e972259413457.txt Source: nhregister.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA States Job Forecast Still Cloudy Despite Upbeat National Report http://www.courant.com/business/hc-localjobless.artdec05,0,2899960.story Source: courant.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA Nursing desperation http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/12/06/opinion/453565.txt Source: rep-am.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA Meriden council set to kill raises for school administrators http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20393600&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592709&rfi=6 Source: myrecordjournal.com 7 December 2009 Boston MA Subsidies for health care begin to expire; uninsured to grow in Connecticut http://www.connpost.com/ci_13921250 Source: connpost.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Union lawsuit vs. Pratt set for court http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/12/04/business/453377.txt Source: rep-am.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA With COBRA assistance set to expire, Dodd works to extend assistance to unemployed http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/With-COBRA-assistance-set-to-expire-Dodd-works-to-extend-assistance-to-unemployed6806.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Blumenthal Criticizes Energy East Payment To Recently Departed Exec http://www.courant.com/business/hc-gasjobs.artdec04,0,461131.story Source: courant.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA 25 Years After Bhopal Disaster, Survivors Still Seeking Justice http://i2.democracynow.org/2009/12/3/25_years_after_bhopal_disaster_survivors Source: democracynow.org 4 December 2009 Boston MA 8 Connecticut Towns Let Contractors Get Permits Online http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ct-onlinepermits-1204.artdec04,0,4120998.story Source: courant.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Municipal Leaders Disagree On How To Reduce Connecticuts Budget Deficit http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-towns-budgets-1204.artdec04,0,1230484.story Source: courant.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Dodd Brings U.S. Education Secretary to Connecticut http://7thspace.com/headlines/327630/dodd_brings_us_education_secretary_to_connecticut.html Source: 7thspace.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Rells Plan To Cut Nurse Training Assailed http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-nurses-1202.artdec02,0,7048235.story Source: courant.com 4 December 2009 Boston MA Fedele running for Connecticut governor (Video) http://www.necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/12/02/Fedele-running-for-Connecticut/1259789327.html Source: necn.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Product Liability Alert: CVS sued for selling expired products http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2009/12/02/connecticut-product-liability-alert-cvs-sued-for-selling-expired-products_200912021653.html Source: newyorkinjurynews.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Marcs ordered to pay $426,000 in overtime http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2009/12/02/news/nh1772745.txt Source: news-herald.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Second union election ordered at Rockville hospital (Subscription) https://secure.townnews.com/shared-content/subscription/authenticate/index.php?mode=start&domain=journalinquirer.com&usereg=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.journalinquirer.com%2F%2Farticles%2F2009%2F12%2F02%2Fpage_one%2Fdoc4b168b607db36627694281.txt&discover=0&amex=0 Source: news-herald.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Board considering lifting caps on charter growth http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/03/news/a3-charters122.txt Source: nhregister.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Firefighter promotions on front burner: City intends to present names today http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/01/news/new_haven/a1-nefirefighters.txt Source: nhregister.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Former Manufacturing Plant To Become Major Motion Picture Studio http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/former-manufacturing-plant-to-become-major-motion-picture--tv-studios-78249617.html Source: prnewswire.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA Communication Workers of America selects Star, Inc. Lighting the Way for donation http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Communication-Workers-of-America-selects-STAR-Inc-Lighting-the-Way-for-donation6793.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 3 December 2009 Boston MA AFSCME Opposes Rell Prison Closing As Ill-Advised http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2009/12/rell-close-minimumsecurity-web.html Source: blogs.courant.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Southington Contractor Facing $50,000 OSHA Fine http://www.courant.com/business/hc-bizdigbriefs1202.artdec02,0,3032113.story Source: courant.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Machinists Call on Obama to Protect Jobs Now at Pratt and Whitney http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/machinists-call-on-obama-to-protect-jobs-now-at-pratt--whitney-78229327.html Source: prnewswire.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Solar power system at Rippowam Middle School completed http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_13896610?source=most_emailed Source: stamfordadvocate.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Rell Suspends Adult Education Program For Licensed Practical Nurses http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-nursing-technical-1201.artdec01,0,5091346.story Source: courant.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Funds available for business training initiatives http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/news/localnews/43161-funds-available-for-business-training-initiatives.html Source: acorn-online.com 2 December 2009 Boston MA Local firms benefit from federal funds for retraining http://www.theday.com/article/20091201/BIZ02/312019921/1044 Source: theday.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Funding key to Georgetown wire mill project http://www.connpost.com/ci_13896415 Source: connpost.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Businesses bounces back after 3-year construction project http://www.thehour.com/story/478796 Source: thehour.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Conn. cops rally as assault suspect heads to court http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-policeofficershotnov30,0,5089332.story Source: courant.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA State may OK lifting limits on charter schools http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/12/01/news/a1-charter1201.txt Source: nhregister.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Task Force Hears Ideas For Fighting Domestic Violence http://www.courant.com/news/domestic-violence/hc-dv-task-force-1201.artdec01,0,657846.story Source: courant.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Proposed Cuts Threaten States Future Strength http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-cibes-budget-cuts-state.artdec01,0,5428286.story Source: courant.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Experts Corner: Ken Tucker, Connecticut OSHA http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2009/11/experts-corner-ken-tucker-connecticut-osha-workplace-safety-health.html Source: news.thomasnet.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Nursing Program May Be Suspended http://www.wfsb.com/news/21765702/detail.html Source: wfsb.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA States Unemployment Fund Goes Broke http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news11111.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Town employees seek new union reps http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/greenwich-post/news/local/42631-town-employees-seek-new-union-reps.html Source: acorn-online.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Tie state aid cuts to mandate relief http://www.theday.com/article/20091129/OP01/311299922 Source: theday.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA CT Derivatives Traders Embrace Labor Tactics on Pay http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alM2Hdtn9FTg&pos=6 Source: bloomberg.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Legislature facing tough choices on spending cuts http://www.connpost.com/ci_13885557 Source: connpost.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Report: Nader mulling race against Dodd http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/69615-report-nader-mulling-race-against-dodd Source: thehill.com 1 December 2009 Boston MA Mandating paid sick days could slow the H1N1 pandemic http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20091124/BUSINESS/911240311/Mandating+paid+sick+days+could+slow+the+H1N1+pandemic Source: theithacajournal.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Labor officials say veterans struggling to find work http://www.rep-am.com/news/local/451339.txt Source: rep-am.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Norwich Bulletin: State does too little to create jobs http://www.norwichbulletin.com/Opinion/x1682936050/Our-view-State-does-too-little-to-create-jobs Source: norwichbulletin.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Conn. AG seeks information on compensation for laid off Aetna workers http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224217-conn.-ag-seeks-information-on-compensation-for-laid-off-aetna-workers8207 Source: legalnewsonline.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Connecticut: Road, Bridge Projects Face Funding Reality http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-hartford-transit-1120.artnov20,0,1743331.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Eminent Domain Outrage in Connecticut: Analysis http://i4.democracynow.org/2009/11/13/eminent Source: democracynow.org 23 November 2009 Boston MA DOT Shows Bad Judgment In Picking Contractor http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-dot-barr.artnov23,0,5719290.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA OSHA Head Stresses Sanctions For Worker Safety Violations http://www.courant.com/business/hc-osha1123.artnov23,0,4403536.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Lawsuit Puts Spotlight On Workplace Treatment Of Domestic Violence Victims http://www.courant.com/news/domestic-violence/hc-domestic-workplace-1122.artnov22,0,5417820.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Agency Lacks Funds To Continue Residential Solar-Leasing Program http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-solar-bargains.artnov22,0,6880563.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA UConn Scraps Plan To Merge Health Center With Hartford Hospital http://www.courant.com/health/hc-uconn-health-center-1121.art0nov21,0,3164277.story Source: courant.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Mohegan Sun Reports Sliding Casino Revenue For Fourth Quarter http://www.casinogamblingweb.com/gambling-news/casino-gambling/mohegan_sun_reports_sliding_casino_revenue_for_fourth_quarter_54820.html Source: casinogamblingweb.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Food pantries face rising demand http://www.westport-news.com/ci_13832860 Source: westport-news.com 23 November 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Repair Shops Win $15 Million Against Insurer Over Appraisals http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/east/2009/11/19/105449.htm Source: claimsjournal.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Agreement Reached Over Plans For Power Plants In New Haven http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-newhaven-pseg-deal-1120.artnov19,0,1223480.story Source: courant.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Carlyle to run Conn. roadside service stops http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/19/AR2009111903273.html?hpid=moreheadlines Source: washingtonpost.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA States Home Loan Pain Grows: Foreclosure, Delinquency Rate Soars http://www.courant.com/business/hc-delinquency1119.artnov20193719,0,3487328.story Source: courant.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Vote on Backus security guard union canceled http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x215398575/Vote-on-Backus-security-guard-union-canceled Source: norwichbulletin.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Prospect of Health-Plan Tax Draws Union Opposition http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/11/18/12health_ep.h29.html?tkn=TTRFwbKa%2FvCYqhKNNHMzr4r9cj4nEx7kNrh%2B Source: edweek.org 20 November 2009 Boston MA 160 Aetna Employees In Connecticut To Be Laid Off http://www.courant.com/business/hc-aetnalayoffs1119.artnov19,0,1511045.story Source: courant.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Foxwoods financial troubles worries lawmakers (Video) http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2009/11/18/Foxwoods-financial-troubles/1258584958.html Source: necn.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA CT Green Party Would Welcome Nader Run for Senate http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2009/11/ct-green-party-would-welcome-nader-run-for-senate/ Source: independentpoliticalreport.com 20 November 2009 Boston MA Let Them Eat Zoloft http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2009/11/let-them-eat-zoloft Source: motherjones.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Putnam Contractor Fined $3,000 For Wage-Law Violation http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-barr-trouble-1117.artnov17,0,6253777.story Source: courant.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Beware of scammers posing as Census Bureau workers http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/13/business/d1-_census13.txt Source: nhregister.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Conn. Employers Should Start Preparing Now for Hike in States Minimum Wage http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/conn-employers-should-start-preparing-now-for-hike-in-states-minimum-wage-to-825-in-2010-70184712.html Source: prnewswire.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Conn. AG applauds decision to block layoffs at utitlities http://www.legalnewsline.com/news/224069-conn.-ag-applauds-decision-to-block-layoffs-at-utitlities8207 Source: legalnewsonline.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Construction Accident Notice: 3 workers injured after scaffolding collapsed! http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2009/11/16/construction-accident-notice-3-workers-injured-after-scaffolding-collapsed_200911161535.html Source: newyorkinjuries.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA ATandT, Northeast union negotiations remain in a standstill Read more: http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/t-northeast-union-not-closer-deal/2009-11-16#ixzz0X7nmtYPo http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/t-northeast-union-not-closer-deal/2009-11-16 Source: fiercetelecom.com 17 November 2009 Boston MA Union Carpenter Dies at Quinnipiac http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/east/2009/11/16/105327.htm Source: claimsjournal.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA 1st trial under Rail Safety Act opens Tuesday http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/16/news/new_haven/a3-nerailtrial.txt Source: nhregister.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA CWA in Connecticut: ATandT Wont Talk To Us http://www.von.com/news/cwa-in-connecticut--att-won-t-talk-to-us.html Source: von.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Returning Workers Face Steep Pay Cuts http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125798515916944341.html Source: online.wsj.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Stimulus: More Jobs Savior Than Creator http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10963.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Another Reprieve For Gas Company Workers Facing Layoffs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-dpuccng.artnov14,0,1046389.story Source: courant.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Editorial : A public utility faces special level of oversight http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/11/15/opinion/doc4b00cdcda87be783777889.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Women holding more jobs than men in Connecticut since early 2000s http://www.thehour.com/story/478096 Source: thehour.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Judge Approves Blumenthals Request To Back Pratt Union http://www.courant.com/business/hc-bizdigbrf1111.artnov11,0,2699775.story Source: courant.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Unions Push Issues in State Capitals http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125790198227142749.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond Source: online.wsj.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Flu Feeds Efforts To Mandate Paid Sick Leave http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10964.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 16 November 2009 Boston MA Union protests Red Cross layoffs http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/11/12/news/doc4afc8a883b947940659658.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Labor Leaders Question UConns Commitment To Re-Investing Tax Dollars Into The State Economy http://www.prlog.org/10411839-connecticut-construction-industry-leaders-try-to-stop-tax-dollar-waste-at-university-of-connecticut.html Source: prlog.org 13 November 2009 Boston MA ATandT, Conn. union still far apart http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/11/13/business/449268.txt Source: rep-am.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Health care bill gets mixed prognosis here http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/wiltonbulletin/news/localnews/41596-health-care-bill-gets-mixed-prognosis-here.html Source: acorn-online.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Labor Unions Move To Reform State Laws http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/10/labor-unions-move-to-reform-state-laws/ Source: politicsdaily.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Green constable reflects on victory http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2009/11/green-constable-reflects-on-victory/ Source: independentpoliticalreport.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Hartford Region Rises In Rankings Of Nations Best Performing Cities http://www.courant.com/business/hc-milkenindex.artnov12,0,1478865.story Source: courant.com 13 November 2009 Boston MA Company Barred From Mass Public Jobs Nets CT Contract http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-barr-contractor-trouble-1112.artnov12,0,2852741.story Source: courant.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA CT supports the public option, according to new Q-poll http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/2009/11/ct-supports-the-public-option-1.html Source: blogs.courant.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA New Haven contractor faces fall hazards fines for Mass worksites http://hr.cch.com/news/safety/111109a.asp Source: hr.cch.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA Speaker touts green brick road http://www.hollandsentinel.com/business/x2087392499/Speaker-touts-green-brick-road Source: hollandsentinel.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA New Britain Mayor Renews Appeal For Cooperation http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-rell-stewart-1111.artnov11,0,4339439.story Source: courant.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA Pfizer Quick on the Draw with RandD Location Plans http://www.connpost.com/sports/ci_13734398 Source: connpost.com 12 November 2009 Boston MA Fishing Column: $3 million in conservation grants for L.I. 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http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/10/news/metro/a1_--_postal.txt Source: nhregister.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Liebermans threat of filibuster looms large http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/09/liebermans_threat_of_filibuster_looms_large/ Source: boston.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Democrats, Republicans at odds over health care reform bill vote http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/11/09/news/doc4af8d8352352d520615339.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Senator proposes paid sick leave for swine flu http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-SwineFlu/idUSTRE5A90KM20091110 Source: reuters.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Activists allege racism in Connecticut child welfare agency http://www.thegrio.com/2009/11/activists-allege-racism-in-connecticut-child-welfare-agency.php Source: thegrio.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Pfizer Will Vacate New London, Move to Groton http://www.courant.com/business/hc-pfizer1110.artnov10,0,5205001.story Source: courant.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Water profits jump 107% in 3rd quarter http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/11/10/business/448654.txt Source: rep-am.com 10 November 2009 Boston MA Stella DOro workers refuse to quit http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/11/05/bronx_times_reporter/news/doc4af2ef517df1e236381117.txt Source: yournabe.com 6 November 2009 Boston MA Hospital Union Votes to Authorize Strike http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/Vote-Over-Hospital-Strike-Set-for-Wednesday-68838242.html Source: nbconnecticut.com 6 November 2009 Boston MA Taxing beer is a bad idea thats on tap http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20091106/OPINION02/911060311/1014/OPINION/Taxing-beer-is-a-bad-idea-that-s-on-tap Source: lancastereaglegazette.com 6 November 2009 Boston MA Recount will decide selectmens race today http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/11/06/news/doc4af3a2ca0a2bc276693415.txt Source: registercitizen.com 6 November 2009 Boston MA No joke: laughter as stress-fighting therapy http://www.montereyherald.com/living/ci_13728053 Source: montereyherald.com 6 November 2009 Boston MA Stella DOro workers not done fighting http://riverdalepress.com/full.php?sid=10477&current_edition=2009-11-05 Source: riverdalepress.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Laborers Continue Protest at Sun Health, Urge Kennelly to Resign http://healthcare.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?type_news=latest&newsid=194555 Source: healthcare.dbusiness.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Group Helps Immigrant Workers http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-new-haven-immigrants-1105.artnov04,0,3020575.story Source: courant.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Construction Accident Report: Connecticut firefighters rescue trapped worker http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2009/11/03/connecticut-firefighters-rescue-trapped-worker_200911031455.html Source: newyorkinjurynews.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA State needs $900 million to cover unemployment http://www.rep-am.com/news/doc4af10eeb9ecf8040388808.txt Source: rep-am.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Naugatuck teachers asked to defer pay, take furlough http://www.rep-am.com/news/doc4af2ca3bd7bf1952884737.txt Source: rep-am.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Ned Lamont Announces Statewide Exploratory Committee http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/ned-lamont-announces-statewide-exploratory-committee.php Source: tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Obama tips his hat to city contract with teachers http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/05/news/new_haven/a1_--_obamaed_1105.txt Source: nhregister.com 5 November 2009 Boston MA Election complaint filed against ex-wrestling exec http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jMF5ANvJVvPYsDd7cnmkXkZglGRwD9BNLB7O0 Source: AP 5 November 2009 Boston MA Connecticut voters choose city and town leaders http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS12/311049879/1044 Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA GOP pickup seats in Stamford, Norwich; hold their own in major Democrat towns http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/a4_--_connecticut_rndp_8.txt Source: nhregister.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Hartford mayor in court for corruption case http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CT_HARTFORD_MAYOR_CTOL-?SITE=CTNLD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Source: hosted.ap.org 4 November 2009 Boston MA West Hartford: Democrats Maintain Hold On School Board http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-west-hartford-schools-1104.artnov03,0,2073301.story Source: courant.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Middletown: Giuliano Wins Third Term As Mayor; Democrats Still Hold Town Council http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-middletown-mayor-council1104.artnov04,0,2577996.story Source: courant.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA New Britain: Stewart Wins Fourth Term As Mayor http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-new-britain-mayor-council-11.artnov04,0,4070385.story Source: courant.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA East Hartford: Curry Unchallenged For Mayor, Democrats Keep 6-3 Town Council Majority http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-east-hartford-mayor-council.artnov04,0,5415738.story Source: courant.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA South Windsor: Democrats Take Control Of Town Council http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-south-windsor-council1104.artnov03,0,3502494.story Source: courant.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA All but 1 Valley incumbent returned to office http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/valley/b5-final-valleywrap.txt Source: nhregister.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Democrats lose their grip on New London City Council http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS01/311049919/1017 Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Nystrom easily wins race for Norwich mayor http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS01/311049885/1018 Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Change was not the catchword in Ledyard http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS01/311049916/1018 Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Montville voters dump Democrats http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS01/311049883/1019&town= Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Big night for GOP in Waterford voting http://theday.com/article/20091104/NWS01/311049892/1019&town= Source: theday.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA LETTER: Union, city work to put minorities on the job http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/03/opinion/doc4aefbc864b829918073821.txt Source: nhregister.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Stimulus bucks offered for education changes http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/04/news/b2-obamaschools.txt Source: nhregister.com 4 November 2009 Boston MA Comptroller Wyman projects deficit of $624 million http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/Business_21/Comptroller-Wyman-projects-deficit-of-624-million65446544.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA Funds available for shovel-ready projects in city http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/10/31/news/doc4aeb9f32e014b120130715.txt Source: middletownpress.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA The uprising in NY -- and what it means for Connecticut http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2009/11/the-uprising-in-ny-and-what-it.html Source: blogs.courant.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA Public Option: Worth the Fight http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/9141/ Source: politicalaffairs.net 3 November 2009 Boston MA Food stamps help feed nearly half of all U.S. youngsters http://nhregister.com/articles/2009/11/03/news/a7-foodstamps.txt Source: nhregister.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA AFL-CIO Endorses Drayton-Rogers http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20384024&BRD=1380&PAG=461&dept_id=157525&rfi=6 Source: zwire.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA Conn. targets invasive plants http://www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-invasiveplantsnov01,0,1622817.story Source: courant.com 3 November 2009 Boston MA CT extends unemployment benefits again http://media.www.dailycampus.com/media/storage/paper340/news/2009/10/30/News/Ct.Extends.Unemployment.Benefits.Again-3818542.shtml Source: dailycampus.com 2 November 2009 Boston MA Sen. looks into delay of H1N1 flu vaccines http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/11/01/news/doc4aee4a93c7651520911927.txt Source: middletownpress.com 2 November 2009 Boston MA Working Families Party May Elect City Council, School Board Seats in Bridgeport, Connecticut http://www.ballot-access.org/2009/10/30/working-families-party-may-elect-city-council-school-board-seats-in-bridgeport-connecticut/ Source: ballot-access.org 2 November 2009 Boston MA List of polling places for Tues. election http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/11/02/news/b5-mon-pollingplaces.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 2 November 2009 Boston MA Mashantucket Pequots elect new chairman http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CT_MASHANTUCKET_PEQUOTS_CHAIRMAN_CTOL-?SITE=CTNLD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Source: AP 2 November 2009 Boston MA Retailer suit settled: $85 million http://www.registercitizen.com/articles/2009/10/31/news/doc4aebbd60aaac9697125866.txt Source: registercitizen.com 2 November 2009 Boston MA Tribute To Labor Is One-Third Complete http://www.courant.com/community/hc-mural1101.artnov01,0,2700840.story Source: courant.com 2 November 2009 Boston MA More than $1 Million for Projects to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3999e231ae04bb088525765e005f3677?OpenDocument Source: yosemite.epa.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA CWA Cautions Frontier Shareholders on Verizon Transaction http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/29/cwa-cautions-frontier-shareholders-on-verizon-transaction/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 29 October 2009 Boston MA Pratt and Whitney Hoping For Congressional Approval Of 10 More Cargo Planes http://www.courant.com/business/hc-c17buy.artoct30,0,3013488.story Source: courant.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA Boeing Decision Impacting Machinists Had to Do With Wages, Incentives http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=afDxm0u8vQ5Q Source: bloomberg.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA Quality Of School Lunches Not Just A Matter Of Taste http://www.courant.com/features/hc-current-parent1030.artoct30,0,4981009.story Source: courant.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs As New Britain Election Nears http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-new-britain-battle-1030.artoct30,0,5420192.story Source: courant.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA Connecticuts Frustration Grows In The Hunt For The Elusive Swine Flu Vaccine http://www.courant.com/health/hc-flu-vaccine-distribution1029.artoct29,0,442970.story Source: courant.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA Lamont: Lieberman Has Shown He's Not Working Hard For Democrats http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/lamont-since-nov-lieberman-has-shown-hes-not-working-hard-for-democrats.php?ref=mp Source: tpdmc.talkingpointsmemo.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA Immigrants: Conn. raid retaliation for ID cards http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j9gwq_xjV5MtRZANVPq9GmATinzgD9BK8P200 Source: AP 29 October 2009 Boston MA Carella: Taxpayers left out of contract bargaining with teachers http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/ci_13654937?source=most_emailed Source: stamfordadvocate.com 29 October 2009 Boston MA Mellor: The Bosses Have the Public Sector in Their Sites http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/10/20/18626123.php Source: indybay.org 29 October 2009 Boston MA Parents To Join Ridgefield Schools Cafeteria Workers In Protest http://www.courant.com/community/hc-community-articleresults,0,5942637,results.formprofile?Query=20339HC Source: courant.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA CT Works program looks to help job-seekers develop skills http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/10/27/news/doc4ae7a8efe14bb219017818.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA Lieberman (Surprise!) Opposes Public Option In Challenge to Reid http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aDxvnt1zNEZw Source: bloomberg.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA Media uncritically trumpet Lieberman's dubious public option claims http://mediamatters.org/research/200910270035 Source: mediamatters.org 28 October 2009 Boston MA ATandT Will Hire in CT http://www.courant.com/business/hc-att-uverse-jobs-hiring-1027,0,7958858.story Source: courant.com 28 October 2009 Boston MA Statements From West Hartford Council Candidates http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-west-hartford-council-statements,0,2849690.story Source: courant.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Who Should Get Affordable Homes? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/realestate/25wczo.html Source: nytimes.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Labor groups say tougher immigration enforcement pushed worker protections to back burner http://www.courant.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-us-immigration-workers-rights,0,5782563.story Source: courant.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Dodd: Freeze Credit Card Interest Rates Now http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/10/26/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5422411.shtml Source: cbsnews.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Nearly $5M for Brownfields http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/News_1/Nearly-5M-for-Brownfields64276427.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Three Candidates Vie For Seat Of Ellingtons Retiring First Selectman http://www.courant.com/community/ellington/hc-ellington-selectmen1026.artoct25,0,6605600.story Source: courant.com 27 October 2009 Boston MA Conn. lawmakers hold economic briefing http://www.newstimes.com/ci_13634172 Source: newstimes.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA With Pratt Layoff Fight, The Show Goes On http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10717.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 23 October 2009 Boston MA Rehab of fire-training building nears state OK http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/10/26/news/new_haven/doc4ae57bb00967a769814434.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 23 October 2009 Boston MA State Looks To Financing To Create Lasting Jobs http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-state-looks-to-financing-1025,0,5269625.story Source: courant.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA Ledyard union urges rejection of charter changes http://www.theday.com/article/20091026/NWS01/310269921 Source: theday.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA East Hampton Council Candidates Discuss Priorities http://www.courant.com/community/east-hampton/hc-easthampton-council-1026.artoct25,0,3452886.story Source: courant.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA Southington Teachers To Forgo Pay Raise http://www.courant.com/community/southington/hc-southington-wage-freeze-1026.artoct25,0,3605761.story Source: courant.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA Join the debate: Should the death penalty be abolished? http://mansfield.htnp.com/?p=7197 Source: mansfield.htnp.com 26 October 2009 Boston MA Dodd celebrates afterschool programs http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/education/Dodd-celebrates-afterschool-programs64176417.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA New Haven Teachers Contract Called Potential Model for Nation http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/10/21/09union.h29.html?tkn=TSNFfeKVWcZC9LQ3D%2F1VrWA9apYtP0dZPzCY Source: edweek.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA In Hartford, 13 Candidates Vying For 4 School Board Seats http://www.courant.com/news/elections/hc-hartford-school-board1023.artoct23,0,3290890.story Source: courant.com 23 October 2009 Boston MA Cheshire divided on book banning http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/23/news/metro/a1_--_chbook.txt Source: registercitizen.com 23 October 2009 Boston MA $225 million available to help towns lower financing costs for construction projects http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/225-million-available-to-help-towns-lower-financing-costs-for-construction-projects6396.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 23 October 2009 Boston MA Avon Old Farms School Unveils Large Solar Installation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3077884.htm Source: prweb.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA Blumenthal Defends Participation In Pratt Union Lawsuit http://www.courant.com/business/hc-blumypratt.artoct22,0,3456424.story Source: courant.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA Gateway College assured funding in place for downtown project http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/21/news/a3-negatewayb.txt Source: nhregister.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA Building officials grievances denied http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/milford/b1-migrievances.txt Source: nhregister.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA When making electricity, local company takes its time http://theday.com/article/20091022/NWS01/310229416/1018 Source: theday.com 22 October 2009 Boston MA Glenn Beck : Birth of a Blowhard http://www.hartfordadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15172 Source: hartfordadvocate.com 21 October 2009 Boston MA ATandT Asks Employees To Oppose Net Neutrality http://consumerist.com/5385791/att-asks-employees-to-oppose-net-neutrality Source: consumerist.com 21 October 2009 Boston MA CT unemployment climbs to 8.4 percent http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10665.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 21 October 2009 Boston MA State Recommits To Fighting Shadow Labor http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10616.html?Type=search Source: hartfordbusiness.com 21 October 2009 Boston MA Dodd Pushes to Extend and Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aslwB9Jb8FCY Source: bloomberg.com 21 October 2009 Boston MA Transit Funding Reinstated in CT; Battle on Long Island Continues http://blog.tstc.org/2009/10/20/transit-funding-reinstated-in-ct-battle-on-long-island-continues/ Source: blog.tstc.org 21 October 2009 Boston MA Net neutrality pitting Web giants against state AGs, mayors http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2009/10/net-neutrality-pitting-web-giants-against-state-ags-mayors.ars Source: arstechnica.com 20 October 2009 Boston MA New board members sworn in, get to work http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/19/news/new_haven/a3-nereform.txt Source: nhregister.com 20 October 2009 Boston MA DMV, bus company workers put spotlight on childrens safety http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/a3-anbussafety-art.txt Source: nhregister.com 20 October 2009 Boston MA A Tale Of 2 UTC Companies, And Their Contrasting Moves http://www.courant.com/business/hc-sikorsky-move.artoct20,0,5805439.story Source: courant.com 20 October 2009 Boston MA U.S. Jobs Depend On Fair Bid For Air Tanker Work http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-olsen-airbus-defense.artoct20,0,5293832.story Source: courant.com 20 October 2009 Boston MA Pratt questions courts power to grant injunction http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/10/19/business/443680.txt Source: rep-am.com 15 October 2009 Boston MA Local 1224 Of Connecticut Laborers District Council Picketing For Raise In West Hartford http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-west_hartford_protest1017.artoct17,0,862639.story Source: courant.com 19 October 2009 Boston MA State Recommits To Fighting Shadow Labor http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10616.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 19 October 2009 Boston MA Obama Wont Demand Government-Run Health Plan, Jarrett Says http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aRS5US6uINXo Source: bloomberg.com 19 October 2009 Boston MA Senate Democratic Leaders Say Party Will Unite On Health Reform Vote http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167755.php Source: medicalnewstoday.com 19 October 2009 Boston MA Emotions well up as Stella DOro closes its doors for the last time http://riverdalepress.com/full.php?sid=10226&current_edition=2009-10-15 Source: blogs.nytimes.com 15 October 2009 Boston MA Lieberman Opposes Finance Committee Bill http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/lieberman-opposes-finance-committee-bill/?hp Source: blogs.nytimes.com 15 October 2009 Boston MA State receives grant to improve unemployment program http://media.www.dailycampus.com/media/storage/paper340/news/2009/10/14/News/State.Receives.Grant.To.Improve.Unemployment.Program-3802653.shtml Source: dailycampus.com 15 October 2009 Boston MA ATandT, CWA D6 come close to striking agreement http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/t-cwa-d6-ratify-new-agreement/2009-10-13 Source: fiercetelecom.com 15 October 2009 Boston MA Rev. Billy, Local Pols Protest Stella DOro Closing, Want Govt. to Act http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2009/10/rev_billy_local.php Source: blogs.villagevoice.com 12 October 2009 Boston MA Attorney General Seeks To File Brief In Support Of Union Challenge To Pratt and Whitney Layoffs http://media-newswire.com/release_1102030.html Source: media-newswire.com 12 October 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Officials Want States To Regain Powers Over National Banks http://www.courant.com/business/hc-preemption1009.artoct09,0,1519036.story Source: courant.com 12 October 2009 Boston MA Whistleblowers claim retaliation despite protection http://www.rep-am.com/News/442258.txt Source: rep-am.com 12 October 2009 Boston MA Stella Doro Workers Exit with Heads Held High http://www.indypendent.org/2009/10/08/surprise-shutdown-at-stella-doro/ Source: indypendent.org 09 October 2009 Boston MA JWJ report chides Red Cross http://www.bristolpress.com/articles/2009/10/08/news/doc4ace9d0948df1406778345.txt Source: bristolpress.com 09 October 2009 Boston MA Connecticut senator wants more incentives for home health care workers http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x576546126/Connecticut-senator-wants-more-incentives-for-home-health-care-workers Source: norwichbulletin.com 09 October 2009 Boston MA State gap in middle-skill workers to grow, study says http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/10/09/business/441678.txt Source: rep-am.com 09 October 2009 Boston MA Firefighters Union OKs Pact, Saving Five Jobs http://www.courant.com/community/enfield/hc-enfield-fire-tville-1009.artoct08,0,264601.story Source: courant.com 09 October 2009 Boston MA Union files complaint against Wallingford http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20376491&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592708&rfi=6 Source: myrecordjournal.com 08 October 2009 Boston MA Chavez Grand-Daughter Speaks in CT http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Granddaughter-of-Civil-Rights-Leader-in-Connecticut-63678987.html Source: nbconnecticut.com 08 October 2009 Boston MA Pratt To Fight Machinists Lawsuit http://www.courant.com/business/hc-prattsuit.artoct08,0,4394593.story Source: courant.com 08 October 2009 Boston MA New Britain Mayoral Candidates Spar On Housing Issues http://www.courant.com/community/bristol/hc-new-britain-forum-1008.artoct07,0,94556.story Source: courant.com 08 October 2009 Boston MA Farmington Democrats Seek To Retain Majority On School Board http://www.courant.com/community/farmington/hc-farmington-edboard-1008.artoct07,0,5813348.story Source: courant.com 08 October 2009 Boston MA Koch Slams Working Families, Unions http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/10/07/2009-10-07_the_working_families_threat.html Source: nydailynews.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Dodd: We are going to get the public option http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/6/1666/-Dodd:-We-are-going-to-get-the-public-option Source: congressmatters.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Libraries Morph Into Career Centers In Tough Economy http://www.courant.com/community/hc-career1004.artoct04,0,7740227.story Source: courant.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Conn. Prison Official Charged With Fraud http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-ap-ct-prisonguardarrestoct06,0,7587778.story Source: courant.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Pratt and Whitney getting $13B in federal defense funding http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/10/06/news/doc4acc127b3d934274363668.txt Source: middletownpress.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA The Hartford To Close A Second Office In Southington http://www.courant.com/business/hc-thehartford1007.artoct07204520,0,2316847.story Source: courant.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA More funding urged for Long Island Sound cleanup http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/more-funding-urged-for-long-island-sound-cleanup-1.1505895 Source: newsday.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Is Biden visit a sign that federal rail money is on the way? http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/2009/10/biden-obama-dodd-connecticut-high-speed-railroad-new-haven-to-springfield.html Source: blogs.courant.com 07 October 2009 Boston MA Developer Seeks Zoning Change for Workforce Housing backed with union funds http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/10/aflcio_wants_zo.php Source: newhavenindependent.org 06 October 2009 Boston MA EB to lay off 96 carpenters as workload ebbs http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=bfaee7b6-524f-4315-877a-3afbf4ab18da Source: theday.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Thursday : Forum In New Britain To Discuss Making Sense Of Health Care Reform http://www.courant.com/community/new-britain/hc-new-britain-health-care-1005.artoct05,0,6998600.story Source: courant.com 06 October 2009 Boston MA State labor dept. gets $5.2M for tech upgrade http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/09/29/news/a3-capunemployment.txt Source: nhregister.com 06 October 2009 Boston MA Senate Democrats Pass Green Building Tax Credit http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2009/10/05/senate-democrats-pass-green-building-tax-credit-ID0107.html Source: connecticut.realestaterama.com 06 October 2009 Boston MA UTC Raised Executives Pay While Eliminating Other Jobs http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10458.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Waves of new fund cuts imperil US nursing homes http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdFr0_tew5uy9YlV2YVLN1mDyFSwD9B4EVEG0 Source: AP 05 October 2009 Boston MA DPUCs Unprecedented Move Questioned By Some http://www.courant.com/business/hc-dpuc-layoffban.artoct05,0,2076775.story Source: courant.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Pratt workers losing much more than their jobs http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/10/04/news/438938.txt Source: rep-am.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Census seeks more accurate count of Latinos http://www.connpost.com/ci_13479072 Source: connpost.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Families in motels long for own space http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/04/news/shoreline/a1-suburban_homeless.txt Source: nhregister.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA Vice president visiting Connecticut Monday http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/10/05/news/doc4ac9cc3689afe281214673.txt Source: nhregister.com 05 October 2009 Boston MA In New Milford, Some Raises http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20374581&BRD=2303&PAG=461&dept_id=478976&rfi=6 Source: zwire.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA State Hospitals Making Preparations For Possible Swine Flu Pandemic http://www.courant.com/health/hc-swine-flu-hospital-beds-1002.ar0oct02,0,3989789.story Source: courant.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Stella DOro workers fight both Goldman Sachs and City Hall in desperate attempt to keep jobs http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2009/09/30/2009-09-30_workers_at_the_stella_doro_cookie_plant_in_kingsbridge_.html Source: nydailynews.com 02 October 2009 Boston MA Clean Energy Taking Root In Connecticut http://www.chiefengineer.org/content/content_display.cfm/seqnumber_content/3986.htm Source: chiefengineer.org 02 October 2009 Boston MA 5 Eastern Connecticut towns may face school bus strike today http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/regional/x593062584/5-Eastern-Connecticut-towns-may-face-school-bus-strike-today Source: norwichbulletin.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA MacDonald: Stonington, teachers close to agreement http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=800afcd3-c3ed-4136-afca-08c19769307a Source: theday.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Dodd fights to restore funding for Connecticut in Ryan White CARE Act http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/health/Dodd-fights-to-restore-funding-for-Connecticut-in-Ryan-White-CARE-Act61666166.shtml Source: connecticutplus.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Conn. AG Probes Alleged Novartis Seasonal-Flu Shot Shortage http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091001-707591.html Source: online.wsj.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Local 54 approves Harrahs Entertainment contract http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/article_1bd46e84-aca4-11de-ac1c-001cc4c03286.html Source: pressofatlanticcity.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuit in Connecticut http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/settlements/13868/lilly-zyprexa-connecticut-settlement.html Source: lawyersandsettlements.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Thumbs Up: Unions give back http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2009/09/29/opinion/doc4ac1e97362e5f759187350.txt Source: nhregister.com 01 October 2009 Boston MA Workplace Deaths At Record Low In Connecticut http://www.courant.com/business/hc-workplacedeaths0930.artsep30,0,6773531.story Source: courant.com 30 September 2009 Boston MA Future Cloudy For Pratt Union http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10371.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 30 September 2009 Boston MA CBIA Helps Students Prepare For High-Demand Jobs In Energy And Green Technology http://www.courant.com/community/hc-community-articleresults,0,5942637,results.formprofile?Query=18889HC Source: courant.com 30 September 2009 Boston MA Poverty increasing in state, nation http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/30/news/a3-nepovertyup.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 30 September 2009 Boston MA Labor Chief Asks States To Probe Insurer Health-Care Lobbying http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090924-711200.html Source: online.wsj.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA ATandT, Blumenthal and union are in war of words over job cuts http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=1d127071-ed1b-45bf-9a4b-80670439cce6 Source: theday.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA Federal funding would aid city, state projects http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/25/news/a3-ctrailstim.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA CT Contractor Barr Inc. loses state certification http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1692321260/Fire-station-contractor-loses-state-certification Source: heraldnews.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA Nappier: Cut top UTC pay, save jobs http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/24/business/d1-_utc24.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA City, police union eye tentative contract deal http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/25/news/a3-neunion.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA States maximum unemployment benefit to rise 3% http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090924-711200.html Source: online.wsj.com 25 September 2009 Boston MA Machinists file lawsuit to save jobs http://www.pww.org/article/articleview/17080/ Source: pww.org 25 September 2009 Boston MA Gas company layoffs planned, AG responds http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/business/news_wtnh_gas_company_layoffs_planned_200909240605 Source: wtnh.com 24 September 2009 Boston MA Connecticut AG asks ATandT to abandon new layoffs http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE58M50J20090923 Source: reuters.com 24 September 2009 Boston MA Conn. to get more manpower to investigate wage complaints http://www.ctlawtribune.com/getarticle.aspx?ID=34988 Source: ctlawtribune.com 24 September 2009 Boston MA Filmmaking incentives lose glamour in cash-strapped states http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/other/2009/09/24/0924filmincentives.html Source: statesman.com 24 September 2009 Boston MA Dodd hails CT companies named tops for Moms http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Business_21/Dodd-hails-five-Connecticut-companies-named-to-Working-Mother-100-Best-Companies6081.shtml Source: stamfordplus.com 24 September 2009 Boston MA The First Shots of the Trade War http://www.counterpunch.org/cooke09232009.html Source: counterpunch.org 24 September 2009 Boston MA Emhart fined $79K by OSHA http://www.connpost.com/ci_13396886 Source: connpost.com 23 September 2009 Boston MA We Need Immigrants To Sustain Us http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-immigrant-citizen-connecticut-09sep22-column,0,2198474.column Source: courant.com 23 September 2009 Boston MA Health care workers striking http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/news_wtnh_health_care_workers_striking_200909221215 Source: wtnh.com 23 September 2009 Boston MA State retirees return to work, get pay and pension http://www.connpost.com/ci_13396030 Source: connpost.com 23 September 2009 Boston MA Women need to negotiate more http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/09/23/lifestyle/family/438232.txt Source: rep-am.com 23 September 2009 Boston MA Tribe denies federal labor jurisdiction for casino workers http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2009/09/18/news/srv0000006420028.txt Source: themorningsun.com 18 September 2009 Boston MA ATandT Union Shows Up In Manhattan To Confront CEO; Sides Not Close To Resolution http://callcenterinfo.tmcnet.com/news/2009/09/18/4378414.htm Source: call centerinfo.tmcnet.com 18 September 2009 Boston MA Connecticut shed 3,700 jobs last month http://www.newbritainherald.com/articles/2009/09/20/news/doc4ab6e324d67fe446749073.txt Source: newbritainherald.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Connecticut Construction Accident: Worker at Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. plant killed http://www.newyorkinjurynews.com/2009/09/17/connecticut-construction-accident-worker-at-schnitzer-steel-industries-inc-plant-killed_20090917983.html Source: newyorkinjurynews.com 18 September 2009 Boston MA Stella Doro Workers Battle the Buyout http://www.indypendent.org/2009/09/17/workers-battle-buyout/ Source: indypendent.org 17 September 2009 Boston MA Job seekers are flocking to library computers http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20371523&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592709&rfi=6 Source: myrecordjournal.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA GE, Business Groups Call Baucus Health Plan an Improvement http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aTlzO8Ju7bG4 Source: bloomberg.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Rell Offers Economic Strategic Plan http://www.courant.com/business/hc-relleconomicplan.artsep17,0,7312873.story Source: courant.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Madison OKs builder despite union opposition http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/16/news/shoreline/b1-makbe---can_lose_3-4in.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Health Corps provides clinics for migrant workers, underprivileged http://media.www.dailycampus.com/media/storage/paper340/news/2009/09/17/News/Health.Corps.Provides.Clinics.For.Migrant.Workers.Underprivileged-3774687.shtml Source: dailycampus.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA 3-year Guilford pact for public works crew includes wage freeze http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/17/news/shoreline/b8-gucontract.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA East Haven mayor, aide plead not guilty http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/17/news/metro/a1_--_april_0917.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Mayor warns of tax increase http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x593039300/Mayor-warns-of-tax-increase Source: norwichbulletin.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Ledyard mayor, council both say town government needs to be fixed http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=c77d575c-b619-428a-b2e4-d0f75c87d235 Source: theday.com 17 September 2009 Boston MA Now For Something Completely Different: Dispatches from the UE Convention http://labornotes.org/node/2436 Source: labornotes.org 16 September 2009 Boston MA CT Case Claims Best Buy Cheats With Secret Anti-Price-Matching Policy http://www.courthousenews.com/2009/09/16/Class_Claims_Best_Buy_Cheats_With_Secret_Anti-Price-Matching_Policy_.htm Source: courthousenews.com 16 September 2009 Boston MA Obama rallies labor to his policies http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=0b2ea4fb-73b8-4e50-b033-7d99a94b77fe Source: theday.com 16 September 2009 Boston MA A cage match in Connecticut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/16/a-cage-match-in-connecticut/ Source: cnn.com 16 September 2009 Boston MA UWS News : With Support for Afghan War Falling, Obama Speaks at AFL-CIO Conference http://www.unionwebservices.com/all_news/uws_original_news_content/1255 Source: unionwebservices.com 15 September 2009 Boston MA Red Cross halts some blood collection http://www.newstimes.com/ci_13330796 Source: newscontent.com 15 September 2009 Boston MA Bell Helicopter awards contract to Connecticut company http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/1607239.html Source: star-telegram.com 15 September 2009 Boston MA As jobs dry up, Eastern Connecticut workers turn to training http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/business/x2056228241/As-jobs-dry-up-Eastern-Connecticut-workers-turn-to-training Source: norwichbulletin.com 15 September 2009 Boston MA AFL-CIO president bids farewell http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=2d34fcdb-49dd-4a89-bc01-6fe4b850f87b Source: theday.com 14 September 2009 Boston MA Trumka: AFL-CIO Strongly Committed to Diversity http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/13/trumka-afl-cio-strongly-committed-to-diversity/ Source: blog.aflcio.org 14 September 2009 Boston MA Lawmakers wary on Afghanistan http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2009/09/14/news/a8-afghan2nd.txt Source: newhavenregister.com 14 September 2009 Boston MA PandW, union talks end; workers wait http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20369211&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592708&rfi=6 Source: myrecordjournal.com 14 September 2009 Boston MA 17,000 State Residents Will Get Extended Benefits If Unemployment Rate Climbs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-unemployment-catch.artsep14,0,1374412.story Source: courant.com 14 September 2009 Boston MA Job fair planned for veterans http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=3cd61e70-2b00-422c-805a-23b17f914d78 Source: theday.com 14 September 2009 Boston MA Wilhelm Fires Up Union Convention http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/09/post_477.php Source: newhavenindependent.org 10 September 2009 Boston MA Workers shudder over Stella Doro cookie factory shuttering in the Bronx http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/2009/09/11/2009-09-11_workers_shudder_over_stella_doro_shuttering.html#ixzz0Qo2BWsnq Source: nydailynews.com 11 September 2009 Boston MA Dodd secures funding to protect U.S. security and save thousands of Connecticut jobs http://www.connecticutplus.com/cplus/information/news/Business_21/Dodd-secures-funding-to-protect-U-S-security-and-save-thousands-of-Connecticut-jobs59465946.shtml Source:connecticutplus.com 11 September 2009 Boston MA Local politicians react to Obamas address to Congress http://www.middletownpress.com/articles/2009/09/10/news/doc4aa9b76a47618981477183.txt Source: middletownpress.com 11 September 2009 Boston MA Hard times stifle Atlantic Citys take http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=fdbdb3ba-8d33-4484-84af-0ef9354ce2fd Source: theday.com 11 September 2009 Boston MA Stella D'oro, longtime Bronx Italian cookie and breadstick baker, set to move operations to Ohio http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/09/10/2009-09-10_bakers_burn_as_stella_closes.html Source: nydailynews.com 10 September 2009 Boston MA Communications Workers T-shirts Too Much for ATandT; Hundreds Suspended in Connecticut http://labornotes.org/node/2416 Source: labornotes.org 10 September 2009 Boston MA Gas Companies, Union Dispute Safety Impact Of Layoffs http://www.courant.com/business/hc-layoffs-cng-scg0909.artsep09,0,372772.story Source: courant.com 10 September 2009 Boston MA State AFL-CIO Convenes Amid A Recession http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/09/as_the_statewid.php Source: newhavenindependent.com 10 September 2009 Boston MA Ted Kennedy Jr. tells CT AFL-CIO he may someday seek office http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gHAD594291F8qWi65bfNq2XjN-cQD9AJTT280 Source: associated press 10 September 2009 Boston MA Connecticut manufacturer faces $225,500 in OSHA fines http://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=19867&pagetitle=Connecticut+manufacturer+faces+%24225%2C500+in+OSHA+fines Source: reliableplant.com 8 September 2009 Boston MA Unions: victims of their own success http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=20367081&BRD=2755&PAG=461&dept_id=592709&rfi=6 Source: myrecordjournal.com 8 September 2009 Boston MA As jobs dry up, Eastern Connecticut workers turn to training http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/business/x2056228241/As-jobs-dry-up-Eastern-Connecticut-workers-turn-to-training Source: norwichbulletin.com 8 September 2009 Boston MA Cheating Lends Urgency To Labor Protections http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-labor-day-workers-cheated.ar.artsep07,0,3559770.story Source: courant.com 8 September 2009 Boston MA State Faces $1.1 Billion In Cuts To Nursing Home Care http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/news10152.html Source: hartfordbusiness.com 8 September 2009 Boston MA A day to commemorate labor spirit http://www.journalinquirer.com/articles/2009/09/04/leo_canty/doc4a9f8cae20ab6974707158.txt Source: journalinquirer.com 3 September 2009 Boston MA Union Offers Pratt and Whitney $63 Million In Cuts To Keep Jobs In Connecticut http://www.courant.com/business/hc-machinists-union-pratt-and-whitney-cuts-0903,0,7171251.story Source: courant.com 4 September 2009 Boston MA