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Jobs grow by only 115,000 in April
May 4, 2012The nation had its second straight month of disappointing job growth in April, according to government figures released today.
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Lockheed forces strike in Texas
May 4, 2012The highly profitable aerospace contractor forced 3,600 workers to strike over its demand to eliminate traditional defined-benefit pensions.
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Philly refinery to stay open
May 4, 2012Monroe Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, agreed to buy one of the three big petroleum product refineries, saving an estimated 5,000 jobs.
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Workers raise the roof at Verizon shareholders’ meeting
May 4, 2012Union members and their allies raised the roof at the corporation's annual shareholder meeting yesterday.
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Bahrain struggle continues amid regional tensions
May 4, 2012Dissidents continue to organize protests against the government of Bahrain, a Persian Gulf kingdom known for its large scale oil production.
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