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Flight Attendants Push Bill for FMLA Leave at Minnesota Caucuses

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February 21, 2008
Deeply involved in the process that will determine both major parties' nominees for president, four Northwest Airlines flight attendants went a step further, lobbying their Minnesota state caucuses on Feb. 5 to make FMLA leave more accessible to flight crews.

Easterling Honored with United Way Joseph Beirne Award

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February 21, 2008
CWA Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Easterling has been selected by United Way of America as this year's recipient of its prestigious Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award for her career-long service to United Way, including more than 10 years on its board of governors.

Bush Budget Would Shut Down Many Social Security Offices

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February 21, 2008
Failing to deal a lethal blow to Social Security, the Bush administration apparently has decided that it's easier for now to make life harder for the elderly and the tens of millions of baby boomers beginning to join the ranks of America's retired citizens.

Mexican Miners Ask U.S. Not to Fund Strike-Breaking Police

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February 21, 2008
Embattled miners in Mexico who are being attacked by strike-breaking police officers and soldiers are asking Congress to withhold $1.4 billion in funds that the Bush administration wants to give their country's security forces.