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“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis

July 30, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.

Report: Public sector cuts kill private jobs, too

July 23, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Public sector job cuts are politically motivated, orchestrated by the Republicans and disproportionately hurting women and minorities.

Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200

July 17, 2012 By James Raines

Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.

Why we need more – not less – government regulation

July 16, 2012 By Thomas Riggins

One of the mantras of the radical Right in this country is that the economy and everything else would be better off if we just had less government regulation.

OSHA’s Barab walks fine line on firms’ ‘voluntary protection’

July 10, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

House Republicans demand OSHA emphasize its Voluntary Protection Program while unions and the GAO say OSHA doesn't have the staff to monitor VPP firms' performance.