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Today: World Day to Combat Desertification

June 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The day addresses drought and desertification, and is meant to help implement the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

“Right-to-work” goes down the drain in Maine

June 17, 2015 By PAI

Following effective worker lobbying, meetings, phone calls and 10,000 post cards, RTW legislation was defeated by a 90-52 margin in the state House.

Ecuador proposes moderate tax increase on rich, right wing runs amok

June 16, 2015 By Emile Schepers

In most Latin American countries, including those with relatively progressive governments, huge wealth disparities are an obstacle to the pursuit of social justice and greater democracy.

CWA’s new leadership eyes labor’s political independence

June 16, 2015 By PAI

Steffen stressed "unity and militancy at the bargaining table" and his commitment to the campaign against big business and big givers' monetary dominance in politics.

Labor, allies push to derail Fast Track for good

June 15, 2015 By Combined Sources

Unions and their allies are doubling up their pressure on Congress to derail Fast Track for good.