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Retirees gather, organize for social justice
June 17, 2014Themed "Building Retiree Power," the ARA convention focused on income inequality and preserving Americans' right to a secure retirement.
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Today in labor history: Cherokee Nation begins Trail of Tears
June 17, 2014It is estimated that nearly one third - ten to 30 percent - died in the course of U.S. government's ethnic cleansing.
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Union leaders arrested at North Carolina Moral Monday protest
June 17, 2014Some 20 leaders of labor unions and allied organizations were arrested while protesting right wing policies passed by the North Carolina legislature that have targeted the state's poorest and most vulnerable citizens.
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Opening of the Communist Party’s 30th national convention
June 13, 2014Delegates from around the country are arriving here today for the opening of the Communist Party's 30th national convention.
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Walmart’s treatment of workers hurting its bottom line
June 13, 2014Last week, Walmart reported falling sales for five consecutive quarters and the company reported losing up to $3 billion a year because of stocking problems.
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Today in labor history: Inventor gives first public demo of FM broadcasting
June 11, 2014On this day in 1935, inventor Edwin Armstrong gave the first public demonstration of FM (frequency modulation) radio broadcasting in Alpine, New Jersey.
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Poultry inspectors say new policy could prove lethal for consumers
June 10, 2014The proposal would allow plants to increase their line speeds up to 175 chicken carcasses per minute.
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Nurses give qualified support to Sanders-McCain VA proposal
June 10, 2014"While Congress has spent billions on wars and conflicts over the past few years, not enough has been spent to care for service members returning from them."
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