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Civil rights, labor groups to hold jobs march Oct. 15

September 30, 2011 By Joe Sims

Energized by President Obama's bold call for passage of the American Jobs Act, civil rights and labor groups are calling for a national march in Washington to support it.

Occupation of Wall Street nears third week (with video)

September 29, 2011 By John Wojcik

As the Occupy Wall Street protest nears its third week, demonstrators continue their marching, picketing, and numerous acts of civil disobedience.

Free Colombian political prisoner David Ravelo!

September 29, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

September 14 was the end of David Ravelo Crispo's first year in jail and a time of renewed solidarity for this human rights activist imprisoned in Colombia.

Colorado cantaloupes: a deadly listeria outbreak

September 29, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Contaminated cantaloupes have resulted in a listeria outbreak in the U.S., which has poisoned 72 people and taken 16 lives.

Labor youth summit opens in Minneapolis

September 29, 2011 By John Wojcik

The conference includes young workers, young union organizers and students, and is part of the AFL-CIO's attempts, over the last two years, to reach workers under age 35.