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Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president

November 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.

Los Angeles-Long Beach port truckers again forced to strike

November 25, 2014 By PAI

Short-haul truckers at the nation's largest port again had to strike over terrible working conditions and employer exploitation.

St. Louis protesters demand justice for VonDerrit Meyers

November 24, 2014 By James Raines

Some 100 protesters congregated on Shaw Ave. here near the spot where 18-year-old VonDerrit Myers was killed by off-duty police officer Jason Flanery.

President’s immigration action expands democracy, time to carry it forward

November 24, 2014 By PW Editorial

In a bold and welcome action, Obama announced he would temporarily end the threat of deportation for an estimated five million undocumented immigrants.

“Low-cost, high quality” public education at stake in Calif. tuition debate

November 24, 2014 By Marilyn Bechtel

The decision to hike tuition has kicked off a new round in the long struggle between the university and the State of California over funding for the 10-campus system.