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Dangerous seas: War danger escalates in the Pacific
August 19, 2016Recent events combined with historical strains reaching back 60 years have turned the western Pacific into one of the most hazardous spots on the globe.
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Virginia unionists concentrate on beating right-to-work
August 19, 2016Amid reports Republicans may be ceding Virginia to Hillary Clinton in the presidential race, unions are focusing on defeating a right to work referendum.
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Union, Black golfers teed off by tournaments at Trump’s courses
August 19, 2016Las Vegas Unite Here hotel workers join with Black golfers to urge the sport's professional associations to yank tournaments from Donald Trump's courses.
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Trump adds Philippines to terror list, Asian-American labor responds
August 19, 2016"Donald Trump disrespects Filipinos and exposes his own ignorance and racism," said SEIU Vice President Luisa Blue.
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Economist: Guaranteed living-wage jobs best way to address inequality
August 19, 2016Noted African-American economics professor Darrick Hamilton is proposing federally-guaranteed jobs, at living wages, for everyone.
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