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With House vote looming, labor turns up heat on trade

June 11, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists continue to campaign to get lawmakers to reject the scheme that would grease the skids for secret trade pacts.

Teachers angry over stalled talks take downtown Chicago

June 10, 2015 By Patrick J. Foote

The Chicago Teachers Union gathered downtown and marched in a massive show of unity after a tumultuous month at the negotiation table with Chicago Public Schools.

Unions launch ad denouncing N.Y. Rep. Rice’s fast track betrayal

June 9, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"Congresswoman Rice's about-face on Fast Track is a complete betrayal to all working men and women across this country."

Unions ramp up pressure ahead of Fast Track vote

June 8, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The AFL-CIO is ramping up efforts to stop Fast Track with a targeted advertising blitz against undecided members of Congress.

Missouri workers win with wage bill and right-to-work veto

June 5, 2015 By Al Neal And Tony Pecinovsky

"Since 1978 Missouri has said no to right-to-work and in just a minute I will sign that veto and make sure the voices of Missouri's working people are heard."