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Today in labor history: Football players begin two-day strike

July 31, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The strike was ultimately a victory, earning a further $11 million in pensions and benefits.

Biden draws cheers at AFT convention

July 31, 2012 By John Rummel

The vice president was introduced by Jill Biden who taught for 13 years in a public high school and continues teaching full time at Northern Virginia Community College, even as she serves as the "Second Lady."

Governor helps force Con Ed into an agreement

July 30, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta And John Wojcik

Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.

Today in labor and people’s history: Medicare and Medicaid established

July 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.

Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers

July 30, 2012 By Workday

The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.