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Money bill trims pro-biz program at OSHA, boosts women’s bureau

January 17, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The money bill's positives led Richard Trumka to call it "a good start that moves in the right direction" on spending priorities.

Today in labor history: Leonard Woodcock born

January 16, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Leonard Woodcock was born to Ernest Woodcock and Margaret Freel in Providence, R.I. in February 15, 1911.

Autoworkers president identifies the real “enemy”

January 16, 2014 By Jackie Tortora

The social compact is gone, said UAW president Bob King, yesterday in Detroit. "And if we want a growing middle class again, we need to restore it."

Unions gear up for new fast track fight

January 15, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions are gearing up for yet another fight over so-called "fast track," also known as trade promotion authority.

At Nissan and beyond, workers’ rights are civil rights

January 14, 2014 By Tyson Jackson

Thanks to the works of those who came before us, this new generation is equipped with the knowledge of how to make change, and it is become more and more apparent what we need to fight...