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Mexican union leader: Corruption stripping workers of their dignity
April 24, 2013The president of Mexico's National Union of Miners, Metalworkers and Steelworkers, known as Los Mineros, reveals the government and business rot in detail.
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An open letter to the coal companies
April 22, 2013Positions of authority, millions of dollars of personal wealth, slick public relations consultants, $1,000 per hour lawyers, privilege, and power cannot conceal the true purpose of this bankruptcy.
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Sumi Abedin, survivor of Bangladesh factory fire, tours U.S. (with video)
April 22, 2013When fire broke out the supervisors told the female employees to return to work but smoke soon filled the factory.
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Unions oppose letting Japan into trade pact
April 18, 2013The Steelworkers, the Autoworkers and the AFL-CIO formally oppose letting Japan join talks on the latest controversial "free trade" treaty, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Texas fertilizer plant inspection long overdue
April 18, 2013Last night an enormous explosion rocked this small town situated near Waco, killing 15 and injuring hundreds.
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