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Nation’s labor leaders meet to mobilize for 2012 elections

March 12, 2012 By John Wojcik

Leaders of almost every labor union in the country are arriving here today for a special meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council.

Hundreds continue Selma-Montgomery march across Alabama

March 6, 2012 By John Wojcik

In addition to shining a light on current day attacks on voting rights, immigrant rights and workers rights. marchers yesterday added the fight for universal public education to their agenda.

Union workers craft the Oreo cookie – America’s 100-year favorite

March 6, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.

U. Virginia students on solidarity hunger strike

March 1, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Students at the University of Virginia this morning began the 12th day of their hunger strike in support of higher wages for university workers.

U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers

February 29, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.