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Today in labor history: The Johnstown mine disaster
July 10, 2012On July 10, 1902, a powerful explosion occurred in the Rolling Mill coal mine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Most of the 112 miners who lost their lives in this disaster were immigrants from England, Poland and Slovakia....
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Contractors’ drug-free ‘pledge’ or the real thing?
July 9, 2012Some arguments can best be won with the opportune use of a good example.
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NOW: Women workers of the world, organize!
July 9, 2012Feminists and labor activists at this month's NOW 2012 National Conference discussed women's roles and rights in the national and global economy.
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Standing at a crossroads
July 9, 2012"Casino Capitalism," driven by the unbridled greed of the one percent, caused the current crisis.
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Today in labor history: Rally in support of Charleston Five
July 9, 2012On this day in history in 2001, 5,000 demonstrators rallied in support of the Charleston Five.
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