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Disney, big biz, fight Florida sick-time measure
August 27, 2012Progressive forces here have put a ballot initiative mandating paid sick time onto the Nov. 6 ballot. Disney World and other interests are going all-out to block it.
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Hostess hits workers with ultimatum
August 27, 2012Management at bankrupt Hostess products - maker of Twinkies, cupcakes, Wonder Bread and other baked goods - hit its unions with a "last, best" offer.
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Labor mounts drive to protect Latino vote
August 27, 2012They're joined in their drive by other progressive groups, Hispanic groups - such as La Familia Vota - and labor allies.
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Government paid to influence Cuba 5 jury
August 24, 2012Miami area newspapers and television outlets blanketed the region with reports and editorials directed against the Five before and during their trial that ended in 2001.
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Trans-Pacific trade pact would kill more jobs
August 24, 2012The lack of coverage of the Trans Pacific Partnership is because of the secrecy in which it's being written.
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