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Today in Native American history: Russell Means is born
November 10, 2015This date in 1939 marks the birth of Russell Charles Means, activist for the rights of Native American people.
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Fast food workers wage biggest-ever strike Nov. 10
November 10, 2015Fast-food workers will wage their biggest-ever strike Tuesday - one year from Election Day - with walkouts hitting a record 270 cities from Detroit to Denver.
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Justice prevails at University of Missouri: President Wolfe steps down
November 9, 2015"He has not only enabled racism since the start of his tenure in 2012, but blatantly ignored and disrespected the concerns of students."
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Labor launches Latino voter education program
November 9, 2015The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement launched a national campaign aimed at educating Latinos on the importance of voting.
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Today in labor history: The CIO is created in 1935
November 9, 2015The creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was announced 80 years ago on this day.
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