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USW rolls out platform, denounces greedy forces out to destroy workers

August 15, 2014 By PAI

Delegates adopted a multi-point action platform for coming years to battle what President Gerard called "shrewd, greedy and powerful" forces out to destroy workers.

Ferguson, Missouri residents grieve and protest in wake of killing by police

August 13, 2014 By Al Neal

The high level of tension in the town resulting from the Aug. 9 police killing of an unarmed Michael Brown, 17, has created an extremely volatile situation.

An interview with USSA’s Maxwell Love

August 12, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

According to Love, students need to build "relationships with unions - on and off campuses, to build bridges in the community, students are workers."

At GOP fundraiser, protesters warn “Rauner and Christie – bad for Illinois, bad for USA”

August 12, 2014 By Beatrice Lumpkin

Chris Christie brought checks to the fundraiser totaling $4 million, demonstrators shouted, "Illinois is not for sale."

U.K.: 150,000 rally for solidarity with the people of Gaza

August 11, 2014 By Morning Star

Ms. Mahmood, the party's shadow exchequer secretary to the Treasury, made the plea at a 150,000-strong rally for solidarity with the people of Gaza on Saturday.