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Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has voted to bar the payment of union dues as a condition of employment for law enforcement officers.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Paying union fees could no longer be a condition of employment in Missouri under a bill endorsed by a House committee.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Columbia Public Schools teachers vote for collective bargaining representation.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Unions see Ohio victory as springboard for resurgence, boost for 2012 election

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The races targeting incumbent Republicans morphed into a high-stakes political fight with national implications as tens of millions of dollars poured into the state.

Friday, April 01, 2011  Wisconsin judge to take up issue of how union bargaining law made its way through state Senate

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Ohio union bill moves closer to clearing state Legislature as House lawmakers prepare to vote

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Fight over whether Wisconsin union law has taken effect heads to court

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Recent labor frays in statehouses, elsewhere come with burden of history for Irish-Americans

Monday, March 14, 2011  Wisconsin unions rush to reach new deals before law taking away bargaining rights starts.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Wisconsin union defeat could help launch counterattack on GOP

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In eyes of some, better pensions and benefits make public servants into public enemies.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Wisconsin governor talks to Democrats about returning, promises to issue layoff notices.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin's budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Police relent, allow protesters to camp overnight in Wisconsin Capitol as sit-in nears 2 weeks