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On eve of local elections, U.S. undermines Venezuela
November 21, 2013Nicolas Maduro won Venezuela's presidential election in April by a slim margin, a result still unrecognized by the U.S. government.
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Today in labor history: Zumbi, leader of community of freed slaves, beheaded
November 21, 2013On this day in 1695, Zumbi dos Palmares, leader of a Brazilian state of freed slaves was beheaded by the Portuguese.
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Iraq: The struggle for new labor and trade union laws
November 21, 2013Progress on enacting a new trade union law in Iraq is still stalled.
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Landmark presidential election approaches in Honduras
November 20, 2013The upcoming elections "will test whether Latin America's transition to democracy and social justice will be permitted to advance."
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McDonald’s tells workers to sell their Christmas gifts for cash
November 20, 2013McDonald's won't stop dolling out bizarre "advice" for their employees, including a set of "tips" ranging from stress management techniques to how to get a quick buck.
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