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Workers win in Tuesday elections

November 6, 2013 By PW Editorial

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 workers and their allies achieved important victories in elections in New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, and New York.

“Solidarity forever” is retiring union leader’s legacy

November 6, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

"John took us in," said Trumka. "We won a tremendous strike and saved healthcare for 2,000 families, my mother and dad included."

D.C. taxi drivers join Teamsters

October 31, 2013 By PAI

In the latest instance of a group of low-wage, hard-to-organize workers banding together and joining unions, taxi drivers in Washington, D.C., are joining Teamsters Local 922.

Perez: Cut poverty? Among other things, strengthen unions

October 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"Any anti-poverty approach must raise up the rights of workers to join a union and bargain collectively for higher wages and better working conditions."

Pope Francis, the Bishop of Bling, CEOs, and Leo Gerard

October 30, 2013 By Mike Hall

American CEOs and boards of directors should take note of Pope Francis' recent suspension of the "Bishop of Bling."