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Today in history: U.S. invasion of Dominican Republic teaches lessons today
April 28, 2015The U.S. invasion was justified as protecting American lives. Within days, this was changed to "preventing a Communist takeover."
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Labor camp residents determined to change things
April 27, 2015Over 250 workers walked out of the fields several times, as their anger grew over the wages and the conditions in the labor camp where they lived.
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Eleven “must knows” about safety for Workers Memorial Day
April 27, 2015Unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.
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Nepal calls for help after nation-devastating quake
April 27, 2015The death toll soared past 3,700, even without a full accounting from mountain villages that workers were still struggling to reach two days after the disaster.
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Chicago artist creates “Guernica”-sized painting to mark Armenian genocide
April 24, 2015This painting is just one aspect of Project 1915, a non-profit Kazarian started to foster dialogue about genocide, tolerance, and forgiveness.
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