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Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
August 26, 2014The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
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Descendants of 1934’s Teamster strikers carry proud legacy
August 26, 2014Their parents or grandparents 80 years ago stood together and fought in the streets of Minneapolis for the right to organize a union during 1934's Teamster strikes.
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1934 Minneapolis Teamsters strike, one key precursor to Wagner Act
August 26, 2014The strike brought all trucking inside the city to a standstill; two strikers died from the police shotgun blasts and 65-67 more were wounded.
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Today in labor history: The strange case of Allan Pinkerton
August 25, 2014But despite his earlier involvement in the progressive movements, Allan Pinkerton was strongly opposed to labor unions.
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“The Tower of David” and Venezuela’s housing revolution
August 25, 2014Known in the neighborhood as the Tower of David, this skyscraper has a radical story taking place behind the tower's walls.
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