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Pay freeze saves peanuts, AFGE leader charges

November 30, 2010 By John Wojcik

Labor and its allies have come out swinging against President Obama's call for a two-year pay freeze for federal workers.

General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures

November 30, 2010 By Emile Schepers

A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.

World AIDS Day: Post offices deliver HIV prevention advice

November 30, 2010 By Andrew Bibby

Workplaces can play a key role in the HIV response, according to the International Labor Organization.

At Cancun meet world leaders feel heat on climate change

November 29, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

The international community is hoping to lay foundations, set up frameworks and install building blocks toward practically addressing the dire consequences of global warming.

Connecticut leaders to receive People’s World awards

November 29, 2010 By Joelle Fishman

Three leaders have been named as recipients of the Amistad Award to be presented here by the People's World on Sunday, Dec. 5.