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In Factory Sit-In, an Anger Spread Wide
Submitted by thomas on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 06:25.Laid-off workers are occupying a Chicago plant, arguing that the financial bailout ignores regular workers.
Chicago workers' sit-in becomes rallying point
Submitted by Admin on Sun, 12/07/2008 - 22:00.CHICAGO — A sit-in by laid-off workers at a shuttered window factory in Chicago is becoming a cause celebre for those who want action to avert economic pain.
Politicians, community leaders and members of outside unions turned up Sunday at the Republic Windows and Doors company to support the 250 or so former workers occupying the plant.
Workers say they'll stay put until they're given severance and vacation pay.
Thai Protesters and Police Meet After Explosion - New York Times
Submitted by Admin on Sun, 11/30/2008 - 14:50.WELT ONLINEThai Protesters and Police Meet After ExplosionNew York Times - 2 hours agoBy THOMAS FULLER BANGKOK - Protesters occupying Bangkok’s two airports and the prime minister’s office pleaded for police protection Sunday after an explosion injured about 50 demonstrators, four of them seriously.Video: Thai Protesters Attack Police Near Airport AssociatedPressRival protests in Thailand stoke tensions AFPAljazeera.net - Washington Post - Channel News Asia - euronewsall 7,364 news articles
Thai protesters force police from airport - CNN International
Submitted by Admin on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 19:15.BBC NewsThai protesters force police from airportCNN International - 53 minutes agoBANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Anti-government protesters occupying Bangkok's international airport forced police into a hasty retreat Saturday after officers tried to stop more demonstrators from joining the thousands whose siege has brought air traffic ...Video: Thailand Airport Shutdown Enters 3rd Day AssociatedPressGrenade wounds 34 Thai anti-govt protesters ReutersPRESS TV - AFP - The Associated Press - Times Onlineall 5,787 news articles
