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War zone extends to Colombian prisons
October 31, 2013Negotiators at peace talks in Cuba between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are discussing political prisoners as part of their current agenda item.
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Today in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA
October 31, 2013Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.
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Millions face ruthless food stamps cuts
October 31, 2013More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress has begun negotiations on further cuts to the program.
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D.C. taxi drivers join Teamsters
October 31, 2013In the latest instance of a group of low-wage, hard-to-organize workers banding together and joining unions, taxi drivers in Washington, D.C., are joining Teamsters Local 922.
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Perez: Cut poverty? Among other things, strengthen unions
October 31, 2013"Any anti-poverty approach must raise up the rights of workers to join a union and bargain collectively for higher wages and better working conditions."
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