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Wisconsin: The uprising, the recall, and the fight to come
June 5, 2012For the labor movement and its allies, today's recall election of Scott Walker is only part of a groundswell of inspiring actions that began with a historic uprising early in 2011.
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Quebec students continue strike vs. tuition hike
June 5, 2012Student leaders vowed to continue their campaign of peaceful protest, dubbed by some as the "Maple Spring."
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Peru mine conflict pits David against Goliath
June 5, 2012The action, emblematic of conflict throughout Latin America between local people and multi-national mining corporations, resulted in violent confrontation.
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Unions mount effort to end Bush tax cuts
June 5, 2012A coalition of unions and progressive groups launched a grassroots effort to end the Bush tax cuts by the end of this year.
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Unions hit Romney on equal pay
June 5, 2012A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.
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