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Today in labor history: first edition of IWW Little Red Songbook

August 19, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The book is a compilation of tunes, hymns, and songs to help build morale, promote solidarity, and lift the bleak spirits of the working class.

OSHA proposes cutting worker exposure to beryllium by 90 percent

August 19, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Beryllium is a heavy metal whose inhalation causes a chronic lung disease and may lead to lung cancer.

First female U.S. train engineer inducted into N.D. Railroad Hall of Fame

August 19, 2015 By PAI

Thirty-nine years ago, Ramona Dockter became the first female freight train engineer.

Labor board punts college athletes’ try to unionize on technicality

August 18, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

By a 5-0 vote, the National Labor Relations Board on August 17 tossed out college athletes' - in this case, Northwestern University's football players' - attempt to unionize.

Today in labor history: Hormel meatpackers launch historic 1985 strike

August 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The strike became a bitter conflict that galvanized workers' support from around the country and internationally.