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Puerto Rico death toll figure comes as statehood support rises
August 30, 2018A statehood bill now has 54 supporters from both parties, including the chairman of the House committee that would handle it.
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With Labor Day looming, Chicago hotel workers vote to strike
August 27, 2018The impending strike could cause a significant blow for business, especially with the upcoming Labor Day weekend drawing in tourists.
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Kavanaugh says Trump can’t face trial; women say Kavanaugh can’t be on SCOTUS
August 24, 2018Kavanaugh’s statement saying a president should not be subject to criminal trials or even testimony while in office has working women and unions taking to the streets.
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‘New NAFTA’: Union leaders warn Trump against bad deal
August 22, 2018The Trump administration is eager to get a new NAFTA deal approved before the midterm elections, which could shift control to the Democrats.
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Postal Workers launch campaign against anticipated Trump privatization scheme
August 21, 2018The APWU launched a mass campaign to derail Trump’s scheme even before the pro-corporate president unveils it.
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