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House votes to approve Fast Track

June 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve Fast Track trade authority today. The bill passed with a vote of 218-208.

Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates

June 18, 2015 By Jack Harris

The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.

Call your rep! Another Fast Track vote today

June 18, 2015 By Celeste Drake

It's now or never; today, the House is going to vote again on Fast Track-and we're hearing it's going to come down to the wire.

Michelle Obama’s deeply moving words

June 17, 2015 By Rev. Jesse Jackson

At the graduation ceremony of Tuskegee University, Michelle Obama spoke of the racial barriers facing African Americans and encouraged them to overcome discrimination.

Labor, allies push to derail Fast Track for good

June 15, 2015 By Combined Sources

Unions and their allies are doubling up their pressure on Congress to derail Fast Track for good.