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Today in labor history: School children strike in Wales
September 5, 2013During August and September of 1911 there were strikes by schoolchildren in at least 62 towns and cities, showing the huge impact the rail strike had within working-class communities.
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Public opposition could be key in Congress Syria vote
September 5, 2013Polls show substantial public opposition to a military strike on Syria, even "limited" strikes to deter chemical weapons use.
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States should not reward bigotry
September 5, 2013A care model for a state-supported Catholic hospital group excludes same-sex couples. Why should states support such discrimination?
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End of prisoners’ hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
September 5, 2013In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
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Fight for 15 marchers rally in “right-to-work” Texas
September 5, 2013AUSTIN, Texas - Despite temperatures pushing the century mark, striking fast-food workers and their supporters rallied for fair wages in the capital of this so-called "right-to-work" state on Aug. 29.
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