NBA lockout?

First the NFL, and now maybe the NBA? Professional basketball has only just recovered from the last labor dispute (1998-1999) and is being rewarded with full houses and on court excitement. But the collective bargaining agreement expires in 2011, and that could mean an aggressive play by the billionaire owners against the millionaire players - a lockout.

Bungle in the Jungle

A state court judge in Wisconsin has issued a temporary restraining order preventing (at least temporarily) the new law eliminating public sector collective bargaining from taking effect. Wisconsin has become ground zero in a battle between labor and Republicans that will have lasting implications on a national scale.

mo' protests

Not only Wisconsin, but in many other places, support for Wisconsin collective bargaining rights exists. And for a little humor at Gov. Walker's expense, take a look at the 100 best protest signs.

"Jersey Shore" strike fake

Say it ain't so Snooki, Situation, say it ain't so.