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Guatemala New government brings positive change for teachers and students [EI]  23-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Panama/Costa Rica Truck drivers strike at Panama/Costa Rica border [Council on Hemispheric Affairs]  15-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

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Belize National Trade Union Congress celebrates 42nd anniversary [Love FM]  12-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Guatemala Call to end violence and impunity as banana union leaders are targetted [BananaLink]  02-Jul-2008   Pass it on!

Guatemala Armed Attack Against Trade Union Leader [ITUC]  25-Jun-2008   Pass it on!

Belize 'Belize Energy Workers Union feel “chanced” by Belize Electricity Limited!' [Amandala Online]  21-Jun-2008   Pass it on!

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Belize BEWU “cuss up” BEL over salaries [The News]  18-Jun-2008   Pass it on!

Honduras Cops investigating trade unionist murders: true cause must be found [ITF]  12-Jun-2008   Pass it on!

Canada/Guatemala Toronto school board local assists in Guatemala [CUPE]  28-May-2008   Pass it on!

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