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Recent court rulings provide mostly positive results for workers – so far

January 4, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The load, as usual, fell on the federal appeals courts during the last six months of 2018, with mostly positive results for workers so far, a review of rulings shows.

Sudan: A dictator on the ropes hits back viciously

January 4, 2019 By Emile Schepers

Omar al-Bashir has ruled with corruption and repression since 1989, but now the Sudanese people are fed up.

Prison podcast sheds light on life behind bars

January 3, 2019 By Olga R. Rodriguez

The podcast “Ear Hustle”— eavesdropping, in prison slang—has found international success and secured freedom for one of its co-hosts.

Big federal workers union sues Trump to end shutdown

January 3, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“Our members put their lives on the line to keep our country safe. Requiring them to work without pay is nothing short of inhumane."

New Congress must stop pain Trump is inflicting on the people

January 3, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

Trumka demands that Senate act on House-approved measure to end shutdown because people who live paycheck to paycheck can't pay bills or put food on their tables.