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Today in labor history: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

August 28, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On August 28, 1963, Maryland police reported, "By 8 a.m., 100 buses an hour were streaming through the Baltimore Harbor Tunne" heading for Washington, D.C.

Fire Fighter leader blasts hypocritical politicians

August 28, 2013 By PAI

The nation's politicians, from the federal government on down to city halls, are hypocritical in praising Fire Fighters and other first responders, then cutting public safety budgets.

St. Louis fast food workers fight discrimination

August 27, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

St. Louis fast-food chains - among others across the nation - are attempting to intimidate low-wage activists, as they gear up for the nationwide strike. planned for this Thursday, August 29.

Today in labor history: Paul Robeson loses passport appeal

August 16, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On August 16, 1955, internationally known actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson lost his court appeal to force the U.S. State Department to grant him a passport.

Progressive Latin American integration advances

August 13, 2013 By Emile Schepers

In spite of the death of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and other reverses, the "Bolivarian" process of integration in Latin America is advancing.