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Unions reach agreement with Verizon
September 20, 2012The Communications Workers of America and the Electrical Workers (IBEW) have reached a tentative agreement on a contract with Verizon.
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Union official scores Republican ad featuring fake coal miner
September 20, 2012A regional vice president of the UMWA has condemned a new Republican TV ad airing in coal country because it features a coal executive masquerading as a miner.
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Hondurans challenge gov’t land seizures, anti-worker law
September 19, 2012Police with clubs and tear gas attempting to disperse protesting small farmers in Lower Aguan, Honduras detained 25 of them.
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Striking warehouse workers take over Chicago Walmart
September 19, 2012Some 50 striking workers at a Walmart warehouse left their picket line, traveled to a newly opened Walmart Express here, and took over the store.
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Japan abandoning nuclear power by 2040
September 19, 2012The global nuclear industry faces tough times - and activists feel optimistic - in light of historic news that Japan has decided to abandon nuclear power.
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