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  • International notes

    International notes

    September 3, 2004

    Colombia: Women vs. war The International Women’s Encounter against War, held Aug. 10-12 in Bogota, brought together some 300 women from around Colombia. They were joined by 20 international guests, including members of Women in Black....

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  • Cuba rebounds from Hurricane Charley

    Cuba rebounds from Hurricane Charley

    September 3, 2004

    Cuba specializes in hurricanes, but Charley was different. During two hours in the early morning of Aug. 13, Havana Province experienced its worst storm since 1915. Charley was only the fourth August hurricane of the past...

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  • Chinese unions take on the challenge of the countrys changing workplace

    Chinese unions take on the challenge of the countrys changing workplace

    September 3, 2004

    During a visit to the People’s Republic of China in July, Marilyn Bechtel talked with trade unionists at the enterprise, city, provincial and national levels, to learn how they are helping workers meet the challenge of...

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  • HMO workers strike over health benefits

    HMO workers strike over health benefits

    September 3, 2004

    SEATTLE — After 18 months of difficult negotiations, more than 2,200 members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) staged a five-day strike of Group Health Cooperative facilities in western Washington State Aug. 23-27 over health...

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  • Michigan labor shifts to high gear

    Michigan labor shifts to high gear

    September 3, 2004

    One day wasn’t enough for all the activities planned by union members in Michigan. The state AFL-CIO has proclaimed “Labor Week” Sept. 5-12. A whirlwind of a family, faith-based, historical and solidarity events are in the...

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