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  The Labor Party
The Labor Party (Mifleget ha-Avodah ha-Yisraelit/Maarach) was established in 1968 with the joining of Mapai, Ahdut Ha’avodah and Labor Rafi.
Labor is the dominant left-of-center party in Israel.
Labor Party Knesset M.K.'s oppose the proposed amendment to the Law on religious conversions.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Politics/labor.html   (3035 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Australian Labor Party   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Like other social democratic parties, Labor tends to believe that government is generally a positive force in the community and that it is the responsibility of governments to intervene in the operation of the economy (and society in general) to improve outcomes.
Labor is the primary supporter of issues that affect indigenous Australians such as land rights and supports a formal apology on the issue of the stolen generation.
Indeed, during the 1980s the party was responsible for the introduction of many economic policies such as privatisation of government enterprises (such as the Commonwealth Bank, which was itself established by an earlier Labor government), and deregulation of many previously tightly-controlled industries, which are normally the province of conservative governments.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Australian-Labor-Party   (10410 words)

  
 Labor Party: FAQs
Unlike other political parties, public officials elected by the Labor Party will be accountable to the party membership and required to follow the positions outlined in the party platform.
The Labor Party is national in scope and includes state parties, chapters and local organizing committees which organize members and promote the activities and policies of the Labor Party in its jurisdiction, and elect delegates to Labor Party conventions.
The Labor Party's Program – the Call for Economic Justice – includes a demand to End Bigotry: An Injury to One is an Injury to All.
www.thelaborparty.org /a_faqs.html   (1180 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Farmer-Labor party (U.S. History) - Encyclopedia
The party's platform called for the public ownership of railroads, utilities, and natural resources; an end to private banking; and the nationalization of unused land.
The party made a poor showing in the 1920 election; its main strength lay in the states of Washington, Montana, and South Dakota.
Remaining aloof from the national party of the same name, it established a permanent party structure in 1922.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/FarmerLa.html   (391 words)

  
 Australian Labor Party : Home Page
Labor will provide a new 50% Education Tax Refund to help families of school-age children meet the costs of education.
Labor will set a Renewable Energy Target for Australia of 20 per cent by 2020, significantly expanding solar, wind and geothermal (hot rocks) energy to cut greenhouse emissions and tackle climate change.
Labor will increase financial support to three million Australians on fixed incomes to help cope with the soaring cost of living.
www.alp.org.au   (1119 words)

  
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We celebrated one year until we change the direction of our state and our county with more than 40 house parties and doorknocks across the state and over 800 people coming out to talk to their friends and neighbors about the issues that matter most to Minnesotans.
Paul, MN (November 19, 2007) As Senator Norm Coleman holds a forum today on mortgage financing, the DFL Party said that Republicans are failing Minnesotans on the looming mortgage crisis.
Coleman’s proposal to allow homeowners to draw down their retirement accounts to pay their mortgage, and Governor Pawlenty’s proposal to provide aid to mortgage counselors instead of homeowners, do little to actually help homeowners face this crisis....
www.dfl.org   (324 words)

  
 Progressive Labor Party
Progressive Labor Party (PLP) fights to smash capitalism -- wage slavery.
While the bosses and their mouthpieces claim "communism is dead:" capitalism is the real failure for billions all over the world.
Communism means the Party leads every aspect of society.
www.plp.org   (1000 words)

  
 Labor Party Press Online - January, 2001
In this issue of the Labor Party Press, we examine the concepts underlying this idea, talk with the paper's authors and get reactions from a range of union activists.
The Labor Party Press is produced by members of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union and the National Writers Union/U.A.W. Press Archives Home Join Endorsing Unions Bodies Links Documents Contact
No part of the Labor Party Press may be reproduced without permission.
lpa.igc.org /lppress/index.html   (284 words)

  
 Labor Party Press Online Archives
A conversation with Gloria Mattera, member of the Labor Party's New York Metro Chapter
A conversation with Barbara Walden, resident of Local 19 of the Bakery, Confectionery, and Tobacco Workers International Union in Cleveland, Ohio, and a member of the Labor Party's Interim National Council
Party and Cheri Honkala, from the Kensington Welfare
lpa.igc.org /lppress/lpp_arch_idx.html   (396 words)

  
 YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Welcome to Australian Labor's YouTube Channel: here you can find out more about Kevin Rudd, Labor policies, and our vision for Australia.
Captioned versions of Labor's clips can be found at http://alp.org.au/labortv.
Labor's IR policy: we get the balance right
www.youtube.com /australianlabor   (186 words)

  
 Australian Labor Party (NSW): NSW Branch
I urge you to make your views count and join NSW Labor."
We'll act urgently and decisively on climate change and provide fairness and balance to our workplace laws ensuring the fair go doesn't go out the back door."
Authorised by Mark Arbib, General Secretary, NSW Labor.
www.nswalp.com   (106 words)

  
 Labor Party: Contact Us
Please include your name, mailing address and phone number so we can best respond to your request for information.
If you are a union member who would like more information about building the Labor Party within your union (including how to affiliate): organize@thelaborparty.org
If you have a question about joining the Labor Party, making a contribution, ordering organizing materials or subscribing to the Labor Party Press: memberservices@thelaborparty.org
www.thelaborparty.org /a_contac.html   (95 words)

  
 Just Health Care: The Labor Party's Campaign for National Health Insurance
Just Health Care: The Labor Party's Campaign for National Health Insurance
Just Health Care is the Labor Party's campaign for national health insurance that guarantees lifetime coverage to every resident of the United States.
By eliminating administrative waste and profit in the health care system and controlling costs, the United States can afford comprehensive and universal health care coverage without increasing our nation's health care budget.
www.justhealthcare.org   (101 words)

  
 Socialist Labor Party of America, Karl Marx, Daniel DeLeon, Daniel De Leon, De Leonists, socialist industrial unionism, ...
Socialist Labor Party of America, Karl Marx, Daniel DeLeon, Daniel De Leon, De Leonists, socialist industrial unionism, socialist unionism, labor unions, Marxian socialists, revolutionary Marxists, revolutionary Marxism, revolutionary socialism
This is the official Web site of the Socialist Labor Party of America, the original political party of socialism in the United States.
and a downloadable catalogue of books and pamphlets printed by the party's New York Labor News publishing arm, as well as online access to some of its printed materials.
www.slp.org   (136 words)

  
 Labor Party: JOIN!
Annual dues include a one-year (ten issues) subscription to Labor Party News
Want to pay by check or money order?
Simply send your name and address with a check or money order payable to "Labor Party" or send your credit card number, expiration date and your billing address to:
www.thelaborparty.org /j_index2.html   (65 words)

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