Labor
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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North Texas takes stand to save the right to retire
August 15, 2012North Texas activists this week protested the dumping of pension and health care rights.
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San Jose kicks off campaign to raise minimum wage
August 15, 2012A lively crowd of around 200 labor and community activists, gathering at IBEW Local 232 headquarters, kicked off a campaign to raise the minimum wage in San Jose.
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Big union win for security guards
August 15, 2012Four enormous security companies have agreed to recognize the SEIU -- and begin negotiating a union contract -- for about 500 Portland-area security guards.
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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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