Greece
Austerity goes down to defeat in Europe
May 7, 2012Voters rejected political parties that have pushed for austerity, and voted in lawmakers who campaigned for policies of economic stimulus and growth.
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Huge protests as Greek Parliament votes for austerity
February 22, 2012The Greek Parliament early Monday morning approved austerity measures demanded by European bankers and financiers.
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What American workers can learn from Greek crisis
February 15, 2012The situation in Greece is not unlike the dilemma facing workers in a multinational-owned factory that seems doomed to being moved overseas.
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Athens burns after austerity approval
February 14, 2012After approving a controversial new bill, which guts minimum wage and public services, Athens erupted in flames as rioters filled the streets with their outrage.
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Greece – and the world – at the crossroads
November 3, 2011Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece stunned the world with his announcement of a national referendum on new austerity measures.
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