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Today in labor history: National Apprenticeship Act of 1937
August 16, 2012This act of Congress, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, established a national advisory committee to research and draft regulations establishing minimum standards for apprenticeship programs.
Read moreLeft on the bookshelf: “Vision and Communism”
August 16, 2012Students of art and anthropology, as well as Soviet history, would find this book to be a valuable addition to their personal library.
Read morePeople’s World editor Tim Wheeler to be honored
August 15, 2012On September 9, family and friends plan to honor Baltimore's "Renaissance Man" - veteran Peoplesworld.org journalist Tim Wheeler.
Read moreToday in labor history: Panama Canal, built by 75,000, opens
August 15, 2012On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal officially opened, after 32 years of construction and an estimated 28,000 worker deaths.
Read moreToday in labor history: First woman joins the Marines
August 13, 2012The first to do so was Opha Mae Johnson.
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