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Today in labor history: The 1937 “Women’s Day Massacre”
June 19, 2014On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
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Labor Secretary calls for raise in the minimum wage
June 19, 2014Obama administration Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is arguing for revisions in federal laws to make them more family-friendly.
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CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
June 18, 2014The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
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Today in history: World-changers McCartney, Mbeki born
June 18, 2014Two world-changing figures from the worlds of politics and music were born 72 years ago today, June 18, 1942.
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Patent Office cancels Washington’s disparaging trademark
June 18, 2014The group argued that the Redskins should lose their federal trademark protection based on a law that prohibits registered disparaging names.
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