Poverty
Letter Carriers cite huge need in 21st annual food drive
May 6, 2013Letter Carriers from coast to coast will collect non-perishable food on their 21st annual food drive, on Saturday, May 11. The food is distributed locally, to "free food" pantries, homeless shelters, and other institutions that feed...
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New York tenants rise up to tackle housing crisis
April 23, 2013In a packed union hall, tenants from the five boroughs vowed to tackle tough housing issues including the power of landlords, developers and big banks they say is squeezing New Yorkers.
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Fast food workers walk out, seek living wages, union recognition
April 5, 2013Thousands of New York City fast food workers staged a second one-day walkout from their jobs.
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Missouri state workers lobby day
March 28, 2013"They want to take away your right to support your union. They don't want us to be here."
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BRICS summit considers development bank
March 27, 2013For any African country to have a strong competitor to play off against the companies and governments is seen as a step forward by many African leaders.
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