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Today in labor history: Irish launch “Easter Rising”
April 24, 2013The Irish Republican Brotherhood launched the "Easter Rebellion," an armed uprising against oppressive British rule.
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Union leaders reiterate support for immigration reform
April 24, 2013Union leaders have strongly supported comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to eventual legalization and citizenship for 11 million undocumented people.
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Mexican union leader: Corruption stripping workers of their dignity
April 24, 2013The president of Mexico's National Union of Miners, Metalworkers and Steelworkers, known as Los Mineros, reveals the government and business rot in detail.
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Rightist wins Paraguay presidency, Left advances in Congress
April 24, 2013Paraguayans are now wondering what kind of president Horacio Cartes will turn out to be.
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Tar sands refinery expanding just south of Chicago
April 23, 2013A Chicago Earth Day rally protested construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the threat tar sands oil poses to freshwater, air and climate. It was one of scores of actions held across the country.
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