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Low wage strikes and protests biggest in U.S. history

April 16, 2015 By Rossana Cambron And John Wojcik

Low-wage workers in over 200 cities, backed by the nation's unions, walked off their jobs or joined protesters yesterday from one end of the nation to the other.

Low wage workers rally at Connecticut state capitol

April 16, 2015 By Joelle Fishman

The beautiful, sunny day put an extra spring in the steps of the protesters who chanted, "What do we want? - 15!, When do we want it - Now!"

Miners and farmers challenge Mexico’s copper giant

April 16, 2015 By David Bacon

"The government and Grupo Mexico are making history but backwards, taking away the right to strike and the right to industrial safety."

Housekeepers on strike at Chicago’s Monaco Hotel

April 16, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"I love my job, but it has been very difficult. I clean sixteen rooms every day. When I get home from work I feel pain all over my body."

AFL-CIO launches six-figure ad campaign to stop Fast Track

April 16, 2015 By Sean Savett

As soon as Congress introduces Trade Promotion Authority, the AFL-CIO will launch a massive six figure advertising campaign.