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Steelworkers’ hall rededicated to workers killed building union

December 6, 2009 By Scott Marshall

Local 1010 of the United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud of its militant history and its rededicated union hall.

Campaign launched for mercado workers’ rights

December 4, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Labor, community and faith-based organizations announced a campaign for owners of ethnic grocery stores - often called "mercados" - to comply with state and federal laws.

World AIDS Day: ‘Be faithful, be tested, be unionized’

December 1, 2009 By John Wojcik

In South Africa, a highly successful AIDS program is led by a union.

Transit workers’ rally highlights safety, budget woes

November 27, 2009 By Rick Nagin

CLEVELAND - A rally protesting the Regional Transit Authority's refusal to address worker and rider safety in contract talks dramatized the challenge facing public transit systems in today's economic crisis.

Thanksgiving in troubled times

November 25, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

Food, family, traffic jams, thankfulness - all are part of Thanksgiving, but, especially this year, there is more.