2009
12 Senate Dems are key on employee free choice, union leader says
June 27, 2009There are 12 “wavering” Senate Democrats that supporters of labor law reform need to be concerned with, Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen told the union’s legislative conference in Washington this week. Democrats hold a...
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Unionists demand universal health care at DC rally
June 27, 2009WASHINGTON (PAI)—Declaring Congress must listen to the voters, and not the health insurance companies, thousands of health care advocates—led by unionists—demanded universal, affordable health care in a mass rally on June 25. The crowd, featuring more...
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Remembering Michael Jackson
June 26, 2009I think the first album I ever bought was by the Jackson Five. It was at a record store on Hillman and Kenmore Street in Youngstown, Ohio, and I rushed home to jam to the bubble...
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Make the Dream Act a reality, immigrant youth say
June 26, 2009CHICAGO – Most people are familiar with the popular catchphrase, “youth are the future.” Youth coined in this saying are dubbed to become the next generation of educated leaders in their communities and their country. Young...
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50 years of Cuban Agrarian Reform: overcoming challenges to feed the people
June 26, 2009The food needs of Cuba are vast and present a ready market for US farmers and agri-business corporations. Surprisingly, Cuba’s largest supplier of food and agricultural products is the US where it gets 70% of its...
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