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Court stops CTA attempt to gag Garcia supporters in Chicago
April 3, 2015"Justice has been served in Chicago today, despite Mayor Emanuel's best efforts."
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McDonald’s wage announcement draws the ire of low-wage workers
April 3, 2015"Millions of families working for poverty wages will continue to struggle until McDonald's pays a living wage."
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Iran and six powers seal framework deal on nukes
April 3, 2015Iran and world powers sealed a breakthrough agreement Thursday outlining limits on Iran's nuclear program.
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Drawing on California model, nurse staffing and advocacy bill introduced
April 3, 2015"This legislation would improve patient care by establishing minimum nurse-to-patient ratios."
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USW local ratifies new pact with Honeywell, ends long lockout
April 3, 2015The plant was scheduled to reopen Apr. 1 but the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission must recertify the workers before all can return.
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