John Wojcik
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik
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Thousands kick off Selma to Montgomery march
March 5, 2012Organizers say that, more than a commemoration, the march this week is a demonstration against modern day attacks.
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Georgia sheriff condemns proposed anti-picketing law
March 2, 2012At a press conference yesterday, leaders of numerous civil rights, community, faith, environmental and labor organizations also condemned the bill.
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Federal judge rules ban on project labor agreements unconstitutional
March 2, 2012U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts ruled against Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who signed the new law banning the agreements.
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Right-wing blogger Andrew Breitbart dead at 43
March 1, 2012Andrew Breitbart, a right-wing blogger and provocateur known for his attacks on labor, peace, civil rights and a host of other progressive organizations died late last night at the age of 43.
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Former Massey security director sentenced in Upper Big Branch case
March 1, 2012Massey Energy's former security director was sentenced to three years in prison for lying to federal investigators and destroying documents.
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Workers who staged second plant takeover face new challenge
February 29, 2012A group of determined Chicago workers who captured the attention of a nation three years ago when they took over their plant.
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Workers ratify Cooper Tire deal, ending three-month lockout
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At UAW legislative conference, Obama defends auto bailout
February 28, 2012In a rousing speech to a legislative conference of the UAW, President Obama defended his administration's bailout of the auto industry and credited UAW workers as the real saviors of the big Detroit companies.
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