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This week in history: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 16, 2017This year’s theme is “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies.”
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Labor unions bring real rebuilding assistance to Puerto Rico
October 13, 2017Trump blames the Puerto Ricans for their own problems and threatens to cut off all federal aid, but union volunteers are showing up withe real help.
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U.S., Canadian, Mexican unions to jointly fight for pro-worker NAFTA
October 13, 2017"The first NAFTA was successful for corporations. Now it’s time to win for workers."
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South Africa inquiry: Police killed Ahmed Timol, anti-apartheid activist
October 13, 2017In October 1971, he was arrested for being in possession of Communist Party leaflets. A few days later, he was dead.
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France: Unions take on Macron’s 120,000 job cuts
October 13, 2017The shine has worn off France's young new president.
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