ATHENS (Reuters) – International lenders told Greece on Monday it must shrink its public sector and improve tax collection to avoid default within weeks as investors spooked by political setbacks in Europe dumped risky euro zone assets. Hours before a telephone conference between the Greek Finance Minister and senior officials of the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, the IMF representative in Greece spelled out steps Athens must take to secure a vital 8 billion euro rescue payment next [...]
UMWA holds its annual Labor Day Rally in Racine The United Mine Workers held their annual Labor Day Festivities in Racine despite the pouring rain. The rally featured Democratic politicians and other speakers. WCHS reported that gubernatorial candidate Earl Ray Tomblin who is facing an October 4th special election vote for governor was the headline speaker. Despite Tomblin’s union backing stance many miners said they are keeping their options open. Many feel they need a non-democratic voice. New Bug Zoo [...]