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Today in labor history: Abolitionist John Brown was hanged
December 2, 2013On Dec. 2, 1859, abolitionist John Brown was hanged in Charleston, Va., for his leadership of a plot to incite slave rebellion.
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Nation rallies behind Walmart workers
December 2, 2013The nation rallied behind Walmart workers Nov. 29, turning the traditional Black Friday shopping day into mass protests at 1,500 locations across the country.
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Video: Chicago Walmart workers arrested on Black Friday
December 2, 2013Watch the video of Walmart workers and their supporters standing up for good wages and against Walmart abuse.
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Honoring Grace Bassett, lifelong drum major for justice
November 27, 2013Our dear Grace was one of those drum majors for freedom and peace and we loved her for that.
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Today in labor history: Workers perform “Pins and Needles” on Broadway
November 27, 2013Today in labor history, Nov. 27, 1937, the pro-labor musical revue, "Pins & Needles," opens on Broadway with a cast of International Ladies Garment Workers Union members.
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