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“Solidarity forever” is retiring union leader’s legacy
November 6, 2013"John took us in," said Trumka. "We won a tremendous strike and saved healthcare for 2,000 families, my mother and dad included."
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Emergency: Labor radio about to go off the air!
November 6, 2013Workers Independent News put the word out this week that unless it raises $90,000 by Nov. 15 it will be forced to go off the air.
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Life of Russell Means to be honored in Denver
November 5, 2013On Nov. 7-10, Russell's family and supporters will host "Mitakuye Oyasin - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Russell Means," with programs and panels to honor the huge contributions he made to both the Indian and...
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Koch-owned pipeline spews oil in Texas
November 5, 2013Continuing to prove that oil spills are the new normal, a pipeline in Smithville, Texas leaked about 17,000 gallons of crude on October 30.
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Today in labor history: Hollywood writers begin epic strike
November 5, 2013On Nov. 5, 2007, some 12,000 movie and television writers were forced to go on strike over when industry executives refused to structure compensation in their contract for content delivered over the Internet and via DVDs.
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