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Crisis spurs need for action
November 1, 2001The crisis in everyday living that too many people face in our country generated a national health movement that has been pressuring local, state and national government officials to protect the public's health. Even before Sept....
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Congress stiffs workers
November 1, 2001AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said the Senate filibuster that defeated legislation providing immediate aid for the 140,000 airline workers who will be laid off as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack 'signals an intention...
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Companies using war to deny workers needs
November 1, 2001Many things have changed in the period since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the bombing of Afghanistan. It is not surprising that corporate America and conservative public officials have moved quickly to use the war...
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Colombian union leader killed
November 1, 2001Gustavo Soler, president of the El Paso section of the energy workers' union Sintramienergetica, has been murdered in Colombia. His death adds one more name to the long list of Colombians slain for defending workers' rights....
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Children bring cranes to peace park
November 1, 2001SEATTLE, Wash. - Sadako Peace Park is a small bit of open space near the University of Washington here. On October 12, it was the gathering point for students from the North Kitsap Options Program of...
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