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Supreme Court upholds striking workers’ rights in 10-year battle
October 30, 2009HARTFORD, Conn. — After a 10-year battle, nursing home workers won a precedent-setting Supreme Court ruling this week.
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Labor, progressives, manufacturers meet: ‘Think big & bold’ to rebuild economy
October 30, 2009WASHINGTON — A jam-packed conference here Oct. 29 demanded bold action for a new, green manufacturing economy.
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“No contract, no work,” says Philadelphia transport union
October 30, 2009Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 has voted to authorized a strike at the end of this week, if continuing negotiations do not result in a contract by October 31
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UN General Assembly denounces U.S. blockade of Cuba
October 30, 2009For the 18th consecutive year, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted to condemn the economic blockade that the United States has maintained against socialist Cuba.
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‘No escalation’ is first step to peace in Afghanistan
October 29, 2009As the administration continues crucial discussions of next steps in Afghanistan, a broad coalition of peace organizations last week launched a new campaign, NoEscalation.org.
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