John Wojcik

John Wojcik is Editor-in-Chief of People's World. He joined the staff as Labor Editor in May 2007 after working as a union meat cutter in northern New Jersey. There, he served as a shop steward and a member of a UFCW contract negotiating committee. In the 1970s and '80s, he was a political action reporter for the Daily World, this newspaper's predecessor, and was active in electoral politics in Brooklyn, New York.

LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik

Labor

Constitutional crisis deepens as Trump’s scorched earth assaults push aside courts
February 11, 2025 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
Workers gather in Washington and roll out a multi-pronged plan of resistance.
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Politics

J.D. Vance defies Constitution by saying courts cannot control the executive branch
February 10, 2025 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
The latest test of their power to push aside the other branches of government came as they barred lawmakers from entering the Dept. of Education building in Washington.
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Politics

Trump “reorganization” of USAID will not change its promotion of exploitation
February 6, 2025 By Cameron Harrison And John Wojcik
Trump and Rubio say USAID needs to be realigned with an ‘America First’ agenda, but the agency has always been a tool for advancing U.S. imperial interests.
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En español

Los trabajadores forman una línea de frente contra el golpe de Musk
February 4, 2025 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

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Labor

Workers form a front line against Musk coup
February 4, 2025 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg
Intensifying battle ensues in response to takeover of government by an unelected billionaire.
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Politics

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s unconstitutional freeze of programs initiated by Congress
January 29, 2025 By John Wojcik And Associated Press
President launched a constitutional crisis by freezing most federal programs including food for the poor, shelter for homeless vets, health care for babies and seniors, Medicaid, Head Start, rent assistance, home heating, and more.
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Politics

Wannabe dictator Trump, on Day One, declares war on American families
January 22, 2025 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
In 24 hours he trashes the Constitution, declares an end to birthright citizenship rights for everyone, blocks transition away from fossil fuels, and releases from prison hundreds of dangerous felons who attempted a coup in 2021.
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U.S.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has the last word
January 15, 2025 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
“We could have successfully prosecuted Trump,” he declares.
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