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Illinois state workers win against Rauner’s cuts, temporarily
December 13, 2016The legal back-and-forth is part of the governor’s continuing effort to break Illinois' public employees' union.
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Germany’s left has no illusions about Trump
December 13, 2016“He actually seems to us to be a lunatic,” said Die Linke’s deputy chief for international politics.
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German Communist Party stands apart from Die Linke
December 12, 2016Although the former East German ruling party, left social democrats, and other progressives long ago joined the Left Party (Die Linke), the DKP prefers to keep an independent profile.
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Lawbreaking companies getting 40 percent of federal contract dollars
December 12, 2016The companies’ violations of minimum wage laws alone cost workers an estimated $1.6 billion to $2.5 billion yearly, a new report says.
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Pittsburgh, Fort Worth symphony strikes end with new contracts
December 12, 2016Players for both symphonies will get new contracts, the American Federation of Musicians union locals representing the players reported.
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