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Cuban labor leader hosted by New York union

July 10, 2017 By Gary Bono

Despite Trump’s bluster, people are still traveling to Cuba: Tourist visits from the U.S. are now second only to such from Canada.

U.S. opts for military solutions in Latin America

July 10, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The hegemonic ambitions of the United States are ultimately based more on its military power than on the ‘advantages’ of its economic system.

State budget struggles affect workers: Four now solved – even Illinois

July 10, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers and their allies overcame right wing obstructionism to solve four state budget crises in the first week of July – but not without some hair-raising episodes.

There were 6.977 million jobless workers in June up 116,000 from May

July 10, 2017 By PAI

There were 6.977 million jobless workers in June, up 116,000 from May.

Missouri Gov. Greitens slashes St. Louis’ $10 minimum wage down to $7.70

July 10, 2017 By Al Neal

Low-wage workers in St. Louis began to receive the higher wage two months ago.