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Obama expected to oppose forced cuts in State of Union

February 12, 2013 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to make a case against the budget-slashing sequester scheduled for March 1.

Steelworkers forced out at Rotek

February 12, 2013 By Rick Nagin

Members of USW Local 8565 are picketing Rotek, Inc. protesting the company's unilateral implementation of a contract slashing wages 20-30 percent as well as deep cuts in benefits.

North Carolina “Historic Thousands” march for economic justice

February 12, 2013 By Harvey Smith

Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."

Today in black history: NAACP founded

February 12, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - one of America's oldest civil rights organizations - was formed.

Pope to quit over failing health

February 11, 2013 By John Wojcik

In a move without precedent since the Middle Ages, Pope Benedict announced his resignation today.