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Stanley Works withdraws re-incorporation ploy
August 16, 2002News Analysis NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – A major victory was scored here last week, as Stanley Works withdrew its push to re-incorporate in Bermuda and avoid paying $30 million a year in U.S. taxes. The announcement...
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AFL-CIO rally demands justice for workers
August 16, 2002BOSTON – A rally was held July 31 in Boston’s Faneuil Hall marketplace to protest Fidelity Investments’ exploitation of its workers, and the utter disregard of the majority of its investors. Fidelity Investments is in control...
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Cuban workers inspire U.S., Canadian solidarity
August 16, 2002WINDSOR, Ontario – About 200 U.S., Canadian and Cuban workers, retirees, and other labor activists met here for a three-day Cuba Labor Conference July 26-28 to build ties among workers of the three countries.
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Hotel workers march for contract
August 16, 2002BERKELEY, Calif. – After a mile-long march through the streets of Berkeley Aug. 1, 50 of the 800 supporters of hotel workers seeking a contract were arrested after blocking the street leading to the Hotel Claremont...
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Commission votes to enforce living wage
August 16, 2002OAKLAND, Calif. – After three months of stalling on carrying out the mandate of Alameda County voters, the Oakland Port Commission voted Aug. 6 to require that eight rental car companies and about 100 other firms...
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