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Women face radical right in fight for reproductive rights
July 21, 2006As we enter the 21st century, the status of women is unrecognizable, certainly compared to a century ago, but even to what it was 20-30 years ago. Globalization has profoundly affected women. New millions are employed...
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No fun, but shell keep marching
July 21, 2006Carina, 9, and her mother Gloria Herrera have been walking the picket line at Book Covers Inc. in Chicago since early June. The workers, members of United Steelworkers Local 1216, were forced out by company demands...
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A mega-development looms in Brooklyn
July 21, 2006BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An estimated 4,000 people gathered here July 16 to protest a $3.5 billion development deal that critics charge would lead to “instant gentrification” and radically alter the political landscape of this borough. The...
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Security officers pick up the pace
July 21, 2006OAKLAND, Calif. — Taking a break from leading chants in front of Oakland’s landmark Tribune Tower July 13, Pamela Frazier recalled her experiences working at an unorganized jobsite. “Before I became active in the union,” said...
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CWA deploys soldiers for democracy
July 21, 2006“A trained, motivated army of 50,000 stewards and activists to defend workers’ workplace interests will be deployed by the Communications Workers of America, according to a decision by its annual convention held July 10-11 in Las...
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