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Bernie Sanders Picks Up Union Endorsement in Pittsburgh

Julian Routh Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“If there is going to be class struggle in the United States, it’s time that the working class got on the offensive and won that struggle,” Mr. Sanders said in an animated 45-minute speech.

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Pete Seeger had profound impact on labor movement

Ross E. Weingarten The Poughkeepsie Journal
Pete Seeger marched and performed at hundreds of rallies for different unions over the years. "Pete has always had an interest in the labor movement and has been associated with unions," said, Henry Foner, who had known Seeger for more than 60 years. "Whenever there was a problem that a union had, Pete was always available."