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Farm workers march for justice
August 25, 2011On Tuesday, farm workers launched a 13-day, 200-mile march, through California's rich agricultural Central Valley to the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Read moreRadical history will come to life at Oklahoma Laborfest
August 23, 2011One of the most remarkable features will be a special reading of Nor Iron Bars, which incorporates social realism, regionalism and agitation.
Read moreIn pilot project, AFL-CIO organizes Minnesota jobless workers
August 19, 2011The AFL-CIO, in a pilot project in the Twin Cities and in six other areas, is trying to bring some hope back - along with practical help.
Read moreWisconsin voters turn thumbs down on Walker agenda
August 17, 2011Wisconsin voters yesterday rejected a well-funded attempt to recall two Democratic state senators who stood up against Gov. Scott Walker.
Read moreLocked-out workers take message to Crystal Sugar’s doorstep
August 15, 2011More than 600 locked out sugar workers and supporters rallied outside the headquarters of American Crystal Sugar August 11, demanding an end to the lockout.
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