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Today in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837
May 1, 2013Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.
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Are Missouri Republicans insane?
March 15, 2013Well, when it comes to Medicaid expansion they just might be. I ask because, who in their right mind rejects billions of dollars in federal funding?
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19 arrested in attempt to stop school closings
March 8, 2013The mood was boisterous and upbeat as some 2,000 demonstrators massed outside Philadelphia School District headquarters in an attempt to stop threatened closing of nearly 30 public schools.
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New York school bus drivers and matrons end strike
February 19, 2013The NLRB found that Local 1181 had a fair dispute with both the DOE and the bus companies.
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Study: Head Start specially helps foster kids
February 7, 2013Head Start is threatened by huge budget cuts.
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