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Hundreds of chimps to be moved from labs to sanctuary

July 16, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Experiments on chimps have been conducted in the U.S. for more than 90 years, despite consistent pressure on the government and corporations by animal welfare groups.

Sweatshops in America? Yes, at T-Mobile call centers

July 16, 2013 By Special to People’s World

T-Mobile call center employees are forced to work in a highly stressful setting that demands they meet unrealistic quotas with only a short amount of time to handle customer requests.

Senate rules compromise avoids “nuclear” option

July 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

This comes after years of pressure by labor, financial reform, environmental and other progressive groups to allow up-or-down votes on executive nominees so the peoples business can finally get done.

Today in labor history: 1934 San Francisco longshoremen strike

July 16, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The International Longshoremen's Association led the battle for better pay and better hours.

Unions speak out on Zimmerman verdict

July 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

Unions are lining up with civil rights groups and community organizations across the country and speaking out on the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the killer of Trayvon Martin, an un-armed teenager.