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Working Families Party, citing “historic coalition,” backs Cuomo re-election bid

June 2, 2014 By David Mirtz

In spite of deep anger and skepticism about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sincerity, the Working Families Party has endorsed his re-election bid.

Civil rights radical Yuri Kochiyama dies at age 93

June 2, 2014 By Combined Sources

Yuri Kochiyama died June 1 in Berkeley, Calif., at age 93. The lifelong champion of civil rights catapulted to national attention under tragic circumstances.

Walmart moms challenge Walmart chairman

June 2, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Opening a new front in their long campaign to improve Walmart, the "Walmart moms," members of OURWalmart, are taking on the company's chairman.

Labor’s Hall of Fame inducts Susan Holleran, Doug Fraser

June 2, 2014 By PAI

Holleran's dedication to telling the stories of hard-working women and men fighting for their rights in the workplace inspired other writers who knew her.

UAW faces big challenges at its 36th Constitutional Convention

June 2, 2014

As they were getting ready for the big United Auto Workers convention, many members talked about what they say are some of the union's biggest challenges.