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January 23, 2014 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to call for an increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 an hour during next Tuesday's State of the Union address.

January 23, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

On Feb. 8, the Moral Monday movement, which showed massive momentum in 2013, will return with its biggest event yet, the Moral March on Raleigh.

January 23, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Controversy over the narrowly ratified eight-year contract extension between the Machinists and Boeing will be a key issue.

January 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Contrary to what right-wing politicians would have us believe, labor unions have been part of the fabric of American society for a very long time.

January 22, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

More than 5,000 protesters marched through downtown Seattle on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day chanting, "Raise the minimum wage now!"