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Free David Ravelo! Peace in Colombia – with justice!
December 10, 2012Ravelo, a well-known human rights activist, is the victim of flawed judicial processes.
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Raising Medicare age would hurt seniors and the economy
December 10, 2012The Republican plan to raise the eligibility age of Medicare would raise health care costs for seniors, hurt the economy, and put pressure on older Americans.
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AFT proposes setting higher standards for teacher training, entry into profession
December 10, 2012"Too many new teachers enter our schools feeling unprepared. We shouldn't tolerate that in a profession so important to our country's future."
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Today in Labor History: First ever sit-down strike
December 10, 2012On this day in 1906, the first ever sit-down strike in American history took place at the General Electric plant in Schenectady, N.Y.
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Steelworkers, allies push oil industry to increase safety at refineries
December 10, 2012How bad is the oil refining industry's pollution and worker safety problem? Well, let's put it this way: It virtually ruined an industry-backed Thanksgiving Day parade.
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