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Struggle forced state govt to withdraw power hike

September 27, 2002

TRIVANDRUM, India – Widespread protests forced the Kerala state government to cancel steep power rate increases last month. It was the second time the government was forced to back down on increased meter charges and imposed...

Elections in Germany

September 27, 2002

BERLIN – The old question is “Who’s on first?” Or rather, who slid in first in the German elections? To hear some of the media, it was the left. That is correct if you count Gerhard...

Struggle for peace in the Mideast continues

September 27, 2002

News Analysis TEL AVIV – The latest acts of state terror against the Palestinian people and their elected leadership last weekend have awakened a fury of mass protests by Palestinians and have met sharp criticism and...

Its hurricane season for workers

September 27, 2002 By Bruce Bostick

In our states and cities, we are caught between a drenching rain and a freezing wind. We are getting soaked by the layoffs, lower wages and vanished pensions brought on by the recession and the burst...

Homecare workers win recognition

September 26, 2002

Commentary IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. – Homecare workers celebrated a major victory here on the way to dignity and respect. On Sept. 17, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors unanimously supported homecare workers by approving an Employer...