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Occupy Congress to feature tent city of the unemployed in D.C.

November 22, 2011 By John Wojcik

Starting Dec. 6, lawmakers in Washington will have to confront, face to face, the people left jobless by the Great Recession.

Steelworkers, top British union, hold joint Congress

November 21, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The London conference discussed participation by rank and file delegations of activists in each other's education, rapid response, health and safety, civil rights, and women's conferences.

Domestic Workers United, Occupy Wall Street oppose Keystone XL pipeline

November 17, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Domestic Workers United, which the AFL-CIO recently honored, and Occupy Wall Street, the anti-greed grass-roots movement labor backs, decided to oppose construction of the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to Texas.

Colombia’s students defend public education, join worldwide movement

November 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Colombian students are rejecting a government proposal aimed at privatizing public higher education. Students are demanding an alternative education that's democratic, free, and serves the great majority.

Occupy El Paso evicted from downtown plaza, seven arrested

November 15, 2011 By Owen Williamson

Other non-violent protests planned.