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Union workers stage protest in Michigan
Dec 11, 2012
The Michigan State Capitol is hosting thousands of protesters this morning. The house is taking up a so-called "right to work" bill.
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Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
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New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
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Budget cuts causing more strain in Spain
Sep 27, 2012
Today the government of Spain is expected to lay out yet another new budget with even more cuts in it.
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Protests continue in Spain over budget cuts
Sep 26, 2012
More protests are expected in Spain today after some big demonstrations last night. There's outrage over a new round of budget cuts as Spain tries to avoid becoming the next Greece.
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Chinese protest Japanese companies during island dispute
Sep 17, 2012
Several major Japanese companies are shutting down some operations in China, citing concerns about the safety of their workers.
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A new civil rights march in Alabama this week
Mar 5, 2012
African-Americans and Latino activists march this week from Selma to Montgomery to protest voter ID laws and Alabama’s new immigration measures.
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In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Feb 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
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Protesters boycott Twitter on Saturday
Jan 30, 2012
Twitter full of people discussing the boycott on Saturday
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For some in Egypt -- enough protests already!
Jan 27, 2012
For a year, protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have demanded freedom and economic opportunity. Some say it’s time now to stop the protests.
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