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Labor leader encouraged by jobs summit
December 4, 2009AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka went on cable television last night after attending the White House summit and said he was "encouraged" by the gathering.
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Swiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia
December 4, 2009The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.
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Odd coalition challenges Bernanke – what’s it about?
December 4, 2009Why are progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders and economist Dean Baker teaming up with right-wingers like Grover Norquist and Phyllis Schlafly?
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Campaign launched for mercado workers’ rights
December 4, 2009Labor, community and faith-based organizations announced a campaign for owners of ethnic grocery stores - often called "mercados" - to comply with state and federal laws.
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Workers hold roundtables as jobs summit begins
December 3, 2009As union leaders, business CEOs and economists meet at the White House today for a jobs summit workers across the country are holding roundtable gatherings on job creation.
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