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In Virginia, North Carolina, President Obama touts jobs bill
October 20, 2011Winding up a two-state tour this week, President Barack Obama stumped throughout North Carolina and Virginia, campaign-style, to rally support for the American Jobs Act.
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Occupy Chicago fills the jail with inspiration and solidarity
October 20, 2011On Oct. 15, I was one of the 200 occupiers who were arrested standing up for free speech and assembly and against corporate greed, after Occupy Chicago attempted to establish an encampment at the edge of...
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Arbitrator to two metal workers’ unions: merge
October 18, 2011A neutral arbitrator ordered the presidents of the Sheet Metal Workers and the United Transportation Union to resume talks on implementing the planned merger of the two unions, by Oct. 25.
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Thousands demanding jobs jam Oakland streets
October 18, 2011Students, unionists, environmentalists, elected officials, anti-foreclosure activists and retirees joined hands to demand: Jobs not cuts, Work not war!
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Chicago fight back week for jobs (with video)
October 18, 2011Last week Chicago joined the rest of the country and the world in action for jobs and justice.
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