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Hotels may force nationwide strike, union leader warns
January 19, 2010The companies that control the nation's major hotels may force the union that represents their workers into a nationwide strike, says John Wilhelm, president of UNITE HERE.
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In Illinois, high-speed rail seen as economic engine
January 19, 2010CHICAGO, Ill. - In an effort to boost local and statewide economic development Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said they are committed to improving passenger and freight rail operations in...
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Chicago rally calls for full citizenship, equality and jobs
January 19, 2010Religious, civil rights, and labor leaders and activists packed an historic African American church here to rally for immigration reform and jobs for all.
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U.S. grants temporary protected status to Haitians here
January 19, 2010Responding to calls by unions, members of Congress and others, Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano said Haitian undocumented immigrants would be given temporary protected status for 18 months. But others who try to come without papers would...
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Teacher leader calls for new evaluation system
January 19, 2010The head of the American Federation of Teachers has called for revamping teacher evaluation, including defining teacher competence and providing mentoring and support.
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