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Chicagoans a big hit at Teachers’ convention in LA
July 14, 2014Several Chicagoans have stolen the show at the AFT's national convention that runs through today at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Victory for Al-Arian but justice still denied
July 11, 2014All criminal charges were dropped against Palestinian leader, Dr. Sami Al-Arian on June 27, a ruling greeted by those who have fought for nearly two decades to free him.
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North Dakota pipeline spews saltwater into Native American reservation
July 11, 2014Lake Sakakawea, a reservoir of the Missouri River, provides drinking water to several communities on the Fort Berthold reservation including the Manda, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes.
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UAW officially charters new union local at Chattanooga Volkswagen
July 11, 2014Company assurance to the union notwithstanding, the UAW still has to deal with rightwing politicians in Tennessee who don't want to see any unions in their state.
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Union and mayor agree on contract for 121,000 NYC workers
July 11, 2014The DC37 pact, which covers workers at 53 locals, is important as a potential pacesetter for other unions in the Big Apple.
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