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Amidst massive strikes, Greek Parliament votes for austerity
June 30, 2011Much of Greece was shut down Tuesday and Wednesday by a general strike by all major union federations, but parliament approved the general terms of a crushing austerity program.
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A victory for one is a victory for all
June 23, 2011Americans have a lot in common with the people in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America struggling against debt austerity.
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Flush with taxpayer cash, for-profit schools seek to quash oversight
February 9, 2011WARNING: Career schools may be hazardous to your financial and educational health.
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Connecticut to Congress: “Keep the promise on Social Security”
November 29, 2010A week after being re-elected as chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. John Larson joined with retired union members at the state capitol who were calling for the protection and expansion of Social Security.
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Eight keys to address the deficit
July 5, 2010Labor leader Richard Trumka provides eight critical points to address the deficit in testimony to the White House National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
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