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Today in labor history: American Railway Union founded
June 20, 2013On this day in 1893, the American Railway Union - one of the first industrial unions in the United States - was founded.
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Mali agreement signed but root problems remain
June 20, 2013On June 18, the interim government of Mali and the Tuareg separatists of the National Movement of Azawad signed a tentative peace deal.
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Boehner says he’ll block whatever Senate GOP can’t kill
June 20, 2013Boehner's statement is important because it gives his 234-member caucus a virtual veto over what Congress does, regardless of the Senate.
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Service Employees plan massive response to GOP’s immigrant bashing
June 20, 2013"If they thought 2012 was bad" in terms of the tide of Latino votes against the GOP, "wait 'till 2014 and 2016."
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Neighbors turn out for fired Domino’s worker
June 19, 2013The campaign for $15 an hour or $12 with benefits has been going on for several months now.
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