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Unions double down on Southern organizing after loss in Tennessee

February 19, 2014 By John Wojcik

"You can always count on the brave workers it takes to ensure that all workers will, in the end, participate in how decisions are made at their workplaces."

Youth march and tribute to Craig Gauthier mark African American History month

February 19, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

The youth understand that if society were free from racism and division, all youth in Connecticut and elsewhere could become strong leaders today.

Bison slaughter brings stampede of outrage

February 18, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Yellowstone National Park is rounding up bison to be slaughtered, and people ranging from Native Americans to animal rights activists are calling Yellowstone out on it.

Venezuela’s Bolivarian government defends against rightist violence

February 18, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government is facing its biggest challenge since his electoral victory on April 14, 2013 - still unrecognized by the U.S. government.

Labor launches campaign to raise wages across America

February 18, 2014 By John Wojcik

We are declaring here and now that the labor movement is going to focus like a laser beam on raising wages for all American workers, union and non-union," AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told reporters today.