AFL-CIO launches late blitz for Obama, releases favorable poll numbers
The Huffington Post, October 30, 2008
The AFL-CIO and its community affiliate Working America are launching a massive, late stage get-out-the-vote effort to ensure that as many union voters as possible in 21 battleground states go to the polls come Nov. 4.

Can "card check" lead to labor's comeback?
Labor Notes, October 29, 2008
Employers do everything in their power to make sure workers don't get a chance to vote for a union.

Presidential campaign offers many 'teachable moments'
San Jose Mercury News
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The National Education Association, the California Teachers Association and the California Federation of Teachers have all endorsed and are actively supporting...

California Education Leaders Told to Expect Major Cuts
KPBS, CA - 10/29/08
Education leaders say Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is warning them to expect major cuts to education due to California's worsening financial situation. ...

Big differences in candidates' education plans
San Francisco Chronicle
Monday, October 20, 2008
Here's the biggest difference between the education plans of presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama: $18 billion.

That's how much more Democrat Obama says he'd spend than Republican McCain to transform schools...