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Dakota Access pipeline says it will defy Obama, continue drilling
November 11, 2016When will President Obama stand up to big oil?
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Missouri Dems lose governor’s, Senate races; some local victories
November 11, 2016ST. LOUIS – The 2016 election has finally ended. And it was a disastrous evening for Democrats, organized labor and progressives as voters narrowly elected Donald Trump (R) to be the next President. Republicans now hold...
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Latino community and allies pledge solidarity in wake of election
November 11, 2016SAN JOSE, Calif.—Around 150 Latinos and allies gathered Thursday in San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Plaza in the predominantly Latino, working-class East Side of the city, to share their feelings and pledge their solidarity in the wake...
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IBEW Local 673 supports member deployed to Afghanistan
November 10, 2016Master Sergeant John Rusnak, a member of Ohio-based Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 673 is one of many thousands of unionists – Fire Fighters, Electrical Workers, building trades members and more – who also serve in the...
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Virginia voters defeat “right-to-work,” gain a Democratic Congressmember
November 10, 2016Virginia, which used to be a bastion of segregation and has been the long-time headquarters of the National Right-to-Work Committee, was one of the brighter spots for worker advocates and progressives November 8.
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