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What’s at stake in Minnesota shutdown: video
July 5, 2011A video produced by the Labor Education Service outlines the many public services being affected by the state government shutdown.
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Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
July 5, 2011The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
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L.A. alliance organizes to block right-wing attack
July 5, 2011The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy may be the far right's next target, but it is organizing to "get in front" of an Andrew Bretibart/Karl Rove type attack.
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Minnesota government shutdown puts thousands out of work
July 1, 2011Minnesota's sluggish economy, struggling to recover from the recession, will be rocked by the layoffs of 23,000 state employees and thousands of others.
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Chicago workers protest phony job creation
July 1, 2011About 20 activists gathered in front of the Chicago Club to confront the CEO of Motorola Solutions, Greg Brown.
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