News – Page 2894 – People's World

Injunction halts action against Philly teachers contract

October 29, 2014 By Beth Edelman

At stake in this whiplash fight to fund public education is whether the SRC can abrogate the contract with the PFT, imposing its terms.

Oaxacans want the right not to migrate

October 29, 2014 By David Bacon

For six weeks hundreds of teachers in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca have been living in tents, in the capital city's main plaza, the zocalo.

Labor aims to unseat McConnell, block GOP power grab

October 29, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

"There is no better fighter for America's middle class, for America's working people than Alison Lundergan Grimes," Warren told the crowd of IBEW union members.

A “field of dreams” takes root in West Oakland

October 29, 2014 By Marilyn Bechtel

After the urban farm is up and running, further plans include a fitness center, a tech business, a juice bar, athletic shoe and clothing manufacturing companies.

New York Times editorializes against U. S. anti-Cuban blockade

October 29, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The New York Times wants Cuba off the U.S. list of nations that sponsor terrorism, and it hopes that ending the blockade will improve U.S. relations with Latin America.