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Today in labor history: 40 hour week and minimum wage
October 24, 2013October 24 marks events in two of the most significant struggles by workers in U.S. history: for shorter hours and better wages.
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Prosecuting JPMorgan Chase a good start, but…
October 24, 2013There's a long way to go. And, unfortunately, the politicians who enabled the corporate criminals on Wall Street seem to be beyond the law's reach.
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“Do You Dream in Color? Insights from a Girl Without Sight”
October 24, 2013"My purpose is to be an artist, educator, responsible tax-paying citizen, and a contributing member to society who just so happens to be blind."
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Ratio of job seekers to job openings slips below 3-to-1
October 24, 2013Even in the industries with the most favorable ratio of unemployed workers to job openings, there are still 30 percent more unemployed workers than job openings
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“Final Fantasy,” capitalism, and the environment
October 24, 2013"Final Fantasy VII" centers on a militant ecological group called AVALANCHE, which is trying to stop the Shinra corporation from destroying the planet in its pursuit of Mako energy.
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