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Unionists tell NLRB of election delays, management intimidation

July 19, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists joined a parade of witnesses in the first of two days of NLRB hearings on its proposed rules to streamline union elections. Most of the witnesses were lawyers, including from several notorious union-busting firms.

World honors Nelson Mandela at 93

July 19, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The 93rd birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated around the world July 18, paying tribute to the hero who spent 27 years in prison for his leading role in the fight against South Africa's apartheid regime.

Reuther story gets new addition

July 19, 2011

Will a new movie about the Reuther brothers tell the whole story?

Massive explosion rocks Cyprus naval base

July 19, 2011 By Gary Bono

The blast is said to have been one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.

Hospital ruins stir Katrina memories and call to battle

July 19, 2011 By John Wojcik

The windowless ruins of Charity Hospital stand today as both a haunting reminder of horrors past and a call to arms for those joining the battle for a restored health care system.