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Trumka files dissent from Obama jobs council report

January 19, 2012 By John Wojcik

Trumka said he disagreed and that evidence does not support the claim that significant new job creation would result from such so-called reforms.

Lessons from the grassroots for 2012

January 13, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

Last fall's municipal elections in New Haven, Conn., made history. The implications, if heeded, bode well for 2012.

Bread and Roses struggle continues

January 12, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

This morning in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the local high school Girl's Ensemble was scheduled to sing "The Internationale" at City Hall.

Lorenzo Torrez, copper miner, Communist leader, dies at 84

January 9, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

Lorenzo Torrez, leader of the Communist Party, a staunch yet quiet spoken fighter for union rights and Mexican American equality, died New Years Day in Tucson.

Congress staggers home to angry constituents

January 3, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The God-forsaken Republican-run 112th Congress staggered home for an almost month-long recess. After what it did and did not do, workers and their allies are using the break to give those lawmakers an earful.