Immigrants
U.S. Senate apologizes for Chinese Exclusion Act
October 11, 2011It's been 129 years since the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was passed, but the Oct. 6 Senate resolution apologizing for it was welcomed nonetheless.
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Jerry Brown signs Calif. Dream Act, part I
July 26, 2011Tthe first phase of the California Dream Act, signed July 25, makes it possible for undocumented college students to apply for privately funded scholarships administered through the state's university and community college systems.
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Youth spirit sparks Asian American labor meet
July 26, 2011APALA's largest convention ever celebrated outstanding achievements in the fight to stop wage theft and to uphold the rights of immigrant and low-wage workers, and looked ahead to the continuing struggle for good jobs and labor...
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Reclaiming May Day: Milwaukee 2011 (with video)
May 4, 2011Milwaukee May Day 2011 marks another important turning point for labor.
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GOP blocks jobless aid, vows to kill all Dem-backed bills
December 1, 2010Millions of Americans are almost certain to lose their unemployment checks this month after Congress failed to extend benefits by the Nov. 30 deadline.
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