John Wojcik
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik
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Labor
Walmart fueling hunger crisis in America
November 20, 2014Just nine days before workers are planning Black Friday protests at more than 1,000 Walmarts, the country's largest employer is contributing to the hunger crisis in the United States.
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Labor
After tough election, labor leaders say unions are here to stay
November 17, 2014"What happened in this election," Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO declared, "is that the vast majority of the voters stayed home."
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U.S.
Fueled by big money, voter worries, GOP makes big gains
November 5, 2014The GOP won control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, increased its majority in the House, and won important governors' races around the country.
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Labor
Chicago hotel workers to Bruce Rauner: Give back the money!
October 23, 2014Rauner has made stopping what he calls the "chokehold" that special interests have on Illinois state government a key part of his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Labor
Michigan autoworkers gear up for Nov. 4 elections
October 21, 2014The union expects that anger over Republican anti-union legislation will help drive large numbers of people to the polls.
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Labor
Union shows viewers real “American Horror Story”
September 25, 2014The American Horror Story ad reflects what is said to be labor's priority - to defeat sitting right-wing governors in the four states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Florida.
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U.S.
Primaries end with Scott Brown win but some tea party losses
September 10, 2014The 2014 primary election season came to an end yesterday with the former Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown winning the GOP primary in New Hampshire.
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Labor
McDonald’s workers block streets during nationwide wage protests
September 4, 2014More than 20 workers were arrested outside a McDonald's in Chicago, where 450 demonstrated for several hours before marching onto Wabash Ave.
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