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The courage of David Cline
October 26, 2007The death of Veterans for Peace leader David Cline on Sept. 15, 2007, in Jersey City, N.J., touched off an outpouring of tributes from his fellow veterans that continues to this day. Cline was one of...
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Union activist: organizing drive spurs contract gains
October 26, 2007NEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Our members are thrilled. For the first time in years we pulled off a victory.” Ray Milici, veteran of 40-plus years working at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), was reflecting on the...
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CLUW demands end to war in Iraq
October 26, 2007LAS VEGAS — Some 800 women (and a few men) stomped and cheered as they passed a resolution demanding an end to the war and the occupation of Iraq. They were delegates to the 14th biennial...
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Univ. of Chicago workers demand fair contract
October 26, 2007CHICAGO — Sharon Mikulich, a clerical worker for the Law School at the University of Chicago, has worked there for 31 years. An active member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 743, she was an...
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WORLD NOTES: October 27
October 26, 2007Canada: Air travel falls under U.S. purview The Air Transport Association of Canada, acting on behalf of Canadian airline companies, protested Oct. 13 against a new U.S. requirement that air carriers supply the Bush’s administration’s Department...
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