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Chicago Labor Day rocks with solidarity for teachers
September 4, 2012A sea of red-shirted teachers, other public workers, parents, community residents and students joined in a massive show of solidarity in Chicago on Labor Day as teachers prepare for a possible strike Sept. 10.
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Detroit Labor Day: “Stand up for collective bargaining”
September 4, 2012Michigan's working families know they are in the fight of their lives. The state's Republican legislature is introducing bill after bill that curtails workers' right to bargain collectively.
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On the streets in Charlotte: “Obama … 4 more years!”
September 4, 2012Uptown Charlotte is packed with people of every hue. They are natives of this sprawling city but also delegates and guests to the Democratic National Convention from every corner of the land.
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Dallas leads Texas in Labor Day celebrations
September 4, 2012What a Labor Day weekend! Of the 13 Labor Day activities listed by the Texas AFL-CIO, the Big D may have had the best ones.
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AFL-CIO President Trumka to speak at Dem convention
September 4, 2012Trumka "will stress the importance of electing leaders like President Barack Obama who will stand with working people in creating an economy that works for all."
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