A general strike against tough austerity measures is under way in Greece, with trade unions calling for “mass mobilisation” of protesters.
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Britain’s biggest trade union, Unite, is calling for a 24-hour general strike against austerity measures.
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A consumer group is calling for a clampdown on nuisance calls and text messages, claiming 70% of people have received one in the last three months.
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Democrat Carl Levin kicked off the hearing, calling the trading loss a “disaster” and likening JPMorgan’s trading strategy to “a “runaway train.”
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Dell’s deal to be taken private hit a snag after its biggest shareholder vowed to fight the plan, calling the bid too low.
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Leading medical bodies and charities are calling for a levy on sugary drinks to be included in this year’s Budget.
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A consumer charity is calling for a change in the law to ensure speedy refunds for people who are sold faulty goods.
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NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – Dec 26, 2012) – Calling all Ducks, Wildcats, Badgers and the Cardinal! Bluewater Grill restaurants in Southern California and Phoenix are making it easy for students, alumni and fans of the 2013 Rose and Fiesta Bowl teams to enjoy the West’s freshest sustainable seafood before, during or after the big games.
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INGERSOLL, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 1, 2012) - Attendees to the first Ontario Liberal leadership debate were greeted by local members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who are calling on leadership candidates to respect workers’ democratic rights to collectively negotiate employment agreements.
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A committee of MPs is calling for a £13 tax on all flights to and from Northern Ireland to be scrapped.
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