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Charleston crane operators win after walkout
May 31, 2002South Carolina crane operators won a whopping labor victory this week after their refusal to work nearly shut down all operations at the Port of Charleston, the nation’s fourth largest container port.
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Judiciary committee vote insults women
May 31, 2002The field of credible Democrats running for President was significantly narrowed today when two rumored candidates insulted every employed woman, every woman in business, and every woman who has been a victim of violence in this...
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Arab-American relief worker freed
May 31, 2002Dr. Riad Abdelkarim, chairman of KinderUSA, an American Muslim charity, arrived home in Irvine, Calif., May 20, after being held for 15 days without charges in an Israeli prison. For the entire article, click on the...
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Enron entangles Bush, Cheney
May 31, 2002The Bush administration faces growing, angry questions from Capitol Hill on its close ties to Enron last year while the Houston energy trader was “gaming” the California electricity market fleecing ratepayers of as much as $30...
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Labor: Port Commission must support bills
May 31, 2002OAKLAND – A wide array of labor and community groups, joined by local public officials, is calling on the Port Commission here to support legislation that would compel marine terminal operators to improve safety and reduce...
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