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  • Sudanese leaders death clouds peace accord

    Sudanese leaders death clouds peace accord

    August 12, 2005

    News Analysis Meaningful progress toward ending the decades-long civil war between northern Sudan and southern Sudan was thrown into doubt with the death of Dr. John Garang de Mabior, July 30. Garang, 60, the leader of...

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  • Defying blockade, U.S. group returns from Cuba

    Defying blockade, U.S. group returns from Cuba

    August 12, 2005

    BUFFALO, N.Y. – After visiting Cuba for two weeks, 60 members of the 36th contingent of the Venceremos Brigade trekked across the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River Aug. 1 and presented themselves to U.S. border...

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  • Urge for labor unity strong at the grassroots

    Urge for labor unity strong at the grassroots

    August 12, 2005

    Activists and leaders of state and central labor councils across the U.S. have not given up on the idea of unity, even in the midst of a major split in the AFL-CIO. Traditional Labor Day parades,...

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  • Lawmakers face anger over CAFTA vote

    Lawmakers face anger over CAFTA vote

    August 12, 2005

    Workers, community leaders, clergy and some textile and sugar industry executives angrily confronted members of Congress who voted for the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) last month. A broad, labor-led coalition worked hard to defeat...

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  • South Bay labor starts special election campaign

    South Bay labor starts special election campaign

    August 12, 2005

    At least one northern California labor council has already started its special election campaign activity. On July 30, precinct walkers gathered at the South Bay Labor Council’s San Jose headquarters before fanning out to talk with...

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