Today marks six weeks since nearly 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Virginia, marking one of the biggest … 39,000 Verizon Workers Mark Six Weeks on Strike in Biggest U.S. Labor Action in YearsRead more
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One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ Crisis
For years, doctors have warned about the dangers posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could eventually make common ailments impossible to treat with drugs. But now, … One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ CrisisRead more
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US Nuclear Stockpile Numbers Published Enroute To Hiroshima
Shortly before President Barack Obama is scheduled to arrive for his historic visit to Hiroshima, the first of two Japanese cities destroyed by U.S. nuclear … US Nuclear Stockpile Numbers Published Enroute To HiroshimaRead more
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Connecticut Bans Toxic Lawn Pesticides in Municipal Playgrounds Statewide
July 10, 2015 The Connecticut General Assembly last week passed legislation banning toxic lawn pesticides on municipal playgrounds, effective October 1, 2015. In 2005, Connecticut … Connecticut Bans Toxic Lawn Pesticides in Municipal Playgrounds StatewideRead more
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Emails Show TPP ‘Collusion’ Between Big Banks & Obama Administration
A series of emails released Friday show what activists describe as “collusion” between U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Wall Street executives to push for … Emails Show TPP ‘Collusion’ Between Big Banks & Obama AdministrationRead more
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Frequency, Size of Labor Disputes Up In 2015 For First Time In Years
Industrial unrest in the United States was more frequent and widespread last year, according to annual data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … Frequency, Size of Labor Disputes Up In 2015 For First Time In YearsRead more
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Snowden calls for whistleblower shield after claims by new Pentagon source
Edward Snowden has called for a complete overhaul of US whistleblower protections after a new source from deep inside the Pentagon came forward with a … Snowden calls for whistleblower shield after claims by new Pentagon sourceRead more
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Artists Fight Felonies for Painting “Free the Water” on Tower
In Detroit, two street artists appeared in court Wednesday to fight felony charges for allegedly painting the words “Free the Water” and a large black … Artists Fight Felonies for Painting “Free the Water” on TowerRead more