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EDITORIAL: Californias wildfires
October 26, 2007As we went to press, devastating wildfires sweeping southern California had forced at least half a million people to flee their homes, with close to 2,000 houses destroyed. Twenty-one firefighters and at least 24 others had...
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For workers, there are no borders, Lessons from Asian American worker struggles
October 26, 2007SEATTLE — A traveling exhibit, “Journey for Justice: 223 Years of Asian Pacific American History in the Puget Sound,” opened at the Wing Luke Asian Museum here Sept. 27 with its bold message that Asian Pacific...
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The courage of David Cline
October 26, 2007The death of Veterans for Peace leader David Cline on Sept. 15, 2007, in Jersey City, N.J., touched off an outpouring of tributes from his fellow veterans that continues to this day. Cline was one of...
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Union activist: organizing drive spurs contract gains
October 26, 2007NEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Our members are thrilled. For the first time in years we pulled off a victory.” Ray Milici, veteran of 40-plus years working at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), was reflecting on the...
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Univ. of Chicago workers demand fair contract
October 26, 2007CHICAGO — Sharon Mikulich, a clerical worker for the Law School at the University of Chicago, has worked there for 31 years. An active member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 743, she was an...
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