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Triangle fire memorial draws parallels with today

March 22, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON (PAI) - A half-day-long Capitol Hill commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire drew uncomfortable parallels with conditions facing workers today. The fire in Manhattan killed 146 young immigrant workers, almost...

Congressional Democrats call for raising taxes on millionaires

March 22, 2011 By John Wojcik

"It goes to the heart of whether we are serious about reducing the deficit, as opposed to just shrinking government."

Skokie, Ill. students walk out for union rights

March 22, 2011 By Charles Bakes

More than 300 Niles West High School students walked out of classes March 17 to protest anti-union legislation under consideration in Illinois' neighboring states.

Belarus and European Union enact mutual bans

March 22, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The EU sanctions come as a result of controversy surrounding the Dec. 19 presidential elections in Belarus, in which Lukashenko won with nearly 80 percent of the vote.

8th anniversary of Iraq war marked with demonstrations

March 22, 2011 By Joe Bernick And Jordan Farrar

Anti-war demonstrations marking the 8th annivesary of the Iraq war took place on Saturday around the country.