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U.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply
February 29, 2012Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.
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First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel
February 29, 2012Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.
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Workers who staged second plant takeover face new challenge
February 29, 2012A group of determined Chicago workers who captured the attention of a nation three years ago when they took over their plant.
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Union, civil rights struggles converge in songfest
February 29, 2012Among the traditional union singers were professionals Matt Taylor of New Mexico, JD Thompson of Oklahoma, and Kenny Winfree of Tennessee.
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Van Halen’s new pro-union ‘Tattoo’
February 28, 2012Classic rockers Van Halen are back with their first new studio album ("A Different Kind of Truth") in 14 years. And the album's lead single, "Tattoo," is a pretty important pro-union shout-out.
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