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Nurses’ union ratifies contract with Veterans Administration
October 15, 2012"This is precedent-setting both in terms of the rights of RNs in the VA system and for protecting patient care standards."
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Silicon Valley protests Hyatt abuse of women
October 15, 2012A broad cross section of Silicon Valley joined Hyatt hotel workers in front of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara last week, speaking out against Hyatt's abuse of women workers.
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Indigenous protesters killed in Guatemala
October 15, 2012The protesters were met by elements of the armed forces and the National Civil Police, who, evidently ordered to disperse them, opened fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries.
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Workers, students protest Walmart across the U.S.
October 15, 2012"Walmart is the biggest employer in the country and they have some of the lowest and most stagnant wages in the country, and that needs to change."
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Biden takes side of “middle class” in debate
October 12, 2012In his debate with Paul Ryan, Vice President Joe Biden took the side of the 47% that Mitt Romney said he doesn't "worry" about.
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