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Turkey’s election earthquake shakes things up

June 22, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Behind the storm that staggered Turkey's ruling party: a grassroots revolt against rising poverty, growing inequality and the AKP's war on trade unions.

Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process

June 17, 2015 By PAI

The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.

Catholic Church and labor leaders vow joint push for social justice

June 17, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The Roman Catholic Church and the U.S. labor movement are working more closely together than ever.

“Right-to-work” goes down the drain in Maine

June 17, 2015 By PAI

Following effective worker lobbying, meetings, phone calls and 10,000 post cards, RTW legislation was defeated by a 90-52 margin in the state House.

CWA’s new leadership eyes labor’s political independence

June 16, 2015 By PAI

Steffen stressed "unity and militancy at the bargaining table" and his commitment to the campaign against big business and big givers' monetary dominance in politics.