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Union appeals Chattanooga vote loss, cites GOP lawmakers’ interference
February 27, 2014The UAW have filed formal unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board concerning their narrow loss in the union recognition vote.
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Ukrainian Communists: Defend constitution vs. ultra-right, privatizers
February 27, 2014Demonstrators in Kiev and other areas of Ukraine have apparently succeeded in ousting President Victor Yanukovych from the presidential mansion.
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EU promises loans to Ukraine for Greek-style austerity
February 26, 2014Several European foreign affairs ministers are promising to help Ukraine obtain a loan from the International Monetary Fund.
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Labor’s Southern strategy finds a focus in Texas
February 26, 2014Thiry-four percent of Houston's children live in poverty. Overall, 22 percent of the people live below the official poverty level, with racial minorities the hardest hit.
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Today in black history: Civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson dies, becomes catalyst for Selma march
February 26, 2014Twenty-six year old civil rights protester Jimmie Lee Jackson died this day, Feb. 26, 1965, from gunshot wounds inflicted by Alabama State Trooper after marching in a peaceful protest.
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