Read more Service Employees International Union stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/22931/service-employees-international-union.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:57:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/63245/wal-mart-backs-plan-to-make-employers-provide-coverage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama has a big new supporter in his push for health-care reform: Wal-Mart. The nation's largest private employer reversed course today and told the White House it supports the idea of requiring large employers to provide health insurance to workers. Most large corporations, along with the US Chamber of...http://www.newser.com/story/63245/wal-mart-backs-plan-to-make-employers-provide-coverage.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Jun 2009 21:33:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51890/bloggers-unions-team-up-to-push-dems-to-the-left.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA new political action committee backed by liberal bloggers and labor unions aims to push the Obama administration and Democratic establishment to embrace more progressive politics, the New York Times reports. Called “Accountability Now” the group will recruit and promote liberal candidates to challenge centrists in Congress. Their goal is...http://www.newser.com/story/51890/bloggers-unions-team-up-to-push-dems-to-the-left.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Feb 2009 13:38:12 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/29253/detente-mellows-wal-marts-once-virulent-foes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWal-Mart, more accustomed to being lambasted than lauded by its critics, is seeing a shift in public opinion, reports the New York Times. The mega-retailer has reached accords with some of its most ardent detractors, even listening to their advice on issues like employee health care. The company, too, has...http://www.newser.com/story/29253/detente-mellows-wal-marts-once-virulent-foes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Jun 2008 10:21:38 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/19172/seiu-machine-lines-up-behind-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Service Employees International Union cast its lot with Democrat Barack Obama today, the New York Times reports. "We have an enormous amount of respect for Senator Clinton, but it's now become clear members and leaders want to become part of an effort to elect Barack Obama the next president,...http://www.newser.com/story/19172/seiu-machine-lines-up-behind-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 15 Feb 2008 16:40:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/19090/service-union-to-back-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe giant Service Employees International Union will endorse Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential nomination race, Politico reports, with the move expected tonight or tomorrow. The union's national front had remained neutral in the primary campaign, though many of its state committees had backed now-departed John Edwards. The SEIU has...http://www.newser.com/story/19090/service-union-to-back-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 14 Feb 2008 18:44:47 CST