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Sudanese leaders death clouds peace accord
August 12, 2005News 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
August 12, 2005BUFFALO, 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
August 12, 2005Activists 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
August 12, 2005Workers, 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
August 12, 2005At 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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