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Raul Castro to NAM: ‘Our movements greatest strength lies in its unity’
May 1, 2009The following is the April 29 keynote address by Cuban President Raul Castro to the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Havana.Distinguished participants in this ministerial meeting: It is an honor for our people and...
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Start at home: promoting local economic development to stem the global economic crisis
May 1, 2009From ILO Online Much policy advice has been given to facilitate global finance, trade and investments to connect with the global economy. But much less to reinforce local communities and local markets where people live and...
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Equality advocates review Obamas first 100 days
May 1, 2009The Compact for Racial Justice Forum held a conference call April 28 with leaders of national social justice groups who discussed the highs and lows of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office. The forum,...
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Needed now: a national retirement security program
May 1, 2009An autoworker we know is facing the possible slashing of his General Motors pension, earned in decades of work. Even with the full pension and his Social Security check, this 79-year-old retiree can barely cover his...
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At Chrysler its the workers, as usual, who come to the rescue
May 1, 2009The rank-and-file approved, on April 29, a deal between the United Auto Workers union and Chrysler LLC that involves major new concessions by workers that will help the automaker slash costs and hang on in its...
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