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This week in history: The National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa
August 8, 2017The national hobo gathering is a gentle reminder of the role migrant and displaced workers has always played in our economy.
Read moreThis week in history: The murder of the IWW’s labor leader Frank Little
July 31, 2017Frank H. Little was an American labor leader who was lynched for his union and anti-war activities.
Read more“Storm Over Asia”: Soviet film to screen in L.A.
July 24, 2017The sprawling saga occurs during the Russian Civil War and depicts a forerunner of Third World liberation movements.
Read moreThis week in history: U.S. minimum wage rises to $7.25 an hour
July 24, 2017In an economy increasingly characterized by the service sector, a raise in the minimum wage affects the lowest-paid workers.
Read moreBetty Dukes, 67: Led gender bias class action suit against Walmart
July 21, 2017“She was a very tough lady, very driven and passionate about what she believed in."
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