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Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
August 14, 2013The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
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Chicago rail workers to vote on joining IWW
August 13, 2013Mobile Rail fired three workers on July 26 and 29 after they complained to OSHA about job safety problems. All are IWW supporters.
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A year after Chevron explosion, the grassroots mobilizes
August 13, 2013A protest grew to 3,000 once it reached the gates of the Chevron refinery, and 209 were subsequently arrested in a sit-down act of non-violent civil disobedience.
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Idaho natives face off against tar sands disruption
August 13, 2013The problem? The truck was illegally advancing through tribal lands and a federally-protected river area.
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Miners’ protest against Peabody continues despite settlement
August 13, 2013The union is continuing its fight for retired miners and their families in the courts, in Congress and through community action.
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