Boston
Boston unionists stepped up when bombs hit marathon
April 17, 2013Police managed to peacefully disperse the massive crowd. Firefighters responded to the alarms with trucks, ambulances, EMTs, and specially trained union members.
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Chaos, then inspiration after bombing
April 16, 2013The bravery of the first responders, whether public workers, runners, fans or race volunteers, in rushing toward those who were hurt and towards the explosion, smoke and chaos is to be saluted and recognized.
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Today in labor history: Prince Hall, revolutionary abolitionist, dies
December 4, 2012Prince Hall, revolutionary, abolitionist and Masonic leader, died in Boston on Dec. 4, 1807.
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2004 Boston Tea Party call: We’re united, we’ll win!
July 31, 2004BOSTON – Delegates to the Democratic National Convention and thousands more at satellite events filled this city with a resounding call: Save our country. Defeat George W. Bush in the Nov. 2 election! Click here for...
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