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Today in labor history: Deadly chemical plant explosion in 1971

February 3, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Feb. 3, 1971 there was a major explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Plant located near Woodbine, Georgia.

Today in labor history: 13th Amendment abolishes slavery

January 31, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The amendment said, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude ... shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

Today in labor history: Rubber workers start huge sit-down strike

January 29, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The sit-down tactic proved extremely effective. Workers literally sat in at their jobs and refused to leave. As a result, the company was unable to hire scab replacements.

Pete Seeger, we honor you

January 28, 2014 By Marc Brodine

Here are just a few stories about the impact made by Pete Seeger on a single one of the millions of people who were influenced by him during his long, creative, inspiring and productive life.

Spanish Civil War vet still struggling at 98

January 28, 2014 By Henry Millstein

Interview with Del Berg who served in the famed Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War and is a long-time activist in the labor and peace movements.