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Verizon talks continue
August 7, 2003As of this writing negotiations are continuing between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Verizon Communications management. Local and regional contracts covering some 78,000 telephone workers expired at midnight...
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Venezuelas revolution improves economy
August 7, 2003Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is an advocate for the poor and working people, enjoying the votes of over half of his countrymen and women in every election. This infuriates the wealthy and powerful in Caracas and...
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Tucson to welcome Freedom Riders
August 7, 2003A broad coalition of labor, immigrant rights, and faith-based organizations is coming together to plan a grand welcome for the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride when it reaches Tucson on Sept. 24. Support for the action has...
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Rally at Cintas supports workers rights
August 7, 2003BRANFORD, Conn. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro often speaks about growing up when her mother worked in a sweatshop, bent over her sewing machine. But on July 29, standing on the platform of the Teamsters’ truck outside...
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International notes
August 7, 2003Japan: Anti-nuke meet opens Hundreds of delegates from Japan and 23 other countries along with international and regional organizations gathered in Hiroshima for the Aug. 3 opening of the annual World Conference Against A and H...
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