Labor
General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
November 30, 2010A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
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World AIDS Day: Post offices deliver HIV prevention advice
November 30, 2010Workplaces can play a key role in the HIV response, according to the International Labor Organization.
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Connecticut leaders to receive People’s World awards
November 29, 2010Three leaders have been named as recipients of the Amistad Award to be presented here by the People's World on Sunday, Dec. 5.
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GOP poised to pull lifeline from jobless
November 29, 2010If Congress fails to immediately extend benefits more than two million jobless workers will lose their lifeline in December.
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Broad coalition urges passage of DREAM Act
November 29, 2010Supporters of the DREAM act range from the labor movement to self-identified conservatives.
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