history
Progressive cinema: “The Story of Film: An Odyssey”
August 20, 2012Cousins is a brilliant scholar with allegiance to working people, who are represented with respect throughout the entire series.
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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.
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Left 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.
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People’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.
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Today 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.
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