Roberta Wood

Roberta Wood is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Coalition of Labor Union Women. Wood was a steelworker in South Chicago, an officer of Steelworkers Local 65, and founding co-chair of the USWA District 31 Women's Caucus. She was previously Secretary-Treasurer of the Communist Party. Currently, she serves as a Senior Editor of People's World.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Roberta Wood

U.S.

Chuy, mayoral candidate in Chicago, ‘educates’ Rahm
March 19, 2015 By Roberta Wood
Emanuel "took money from these schools and gave it to elite private schools founded by big campaign contributors," Garcia charges.
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U.S.

SEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago
March 16, 2015 By Roberta Wood
One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
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U.S.

Chicago’s Garcia takes on banker–backed mayor
January 26, 2015 By Roberta Wood
Mayoral candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia pledged to halt the "hijacking" of the city by hedge fund operators and bankers.
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U.S.

New Mexican miners commemorate “Salt of the Earth”
March 26, 2014 By Roberta Wood
"Where is Anita Torrez?" growled the sheriff's deputy at the young pregnant woman sitting at a table stuffing envelopes inside the union hall's doorway.
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Labor

Union women call for freedom of Cuban 5
December 17, 2013 By Roberta Wood
The five Cubans referred to in the resolution were arrested in 1998 and convicted following a controversial trial for monitoring Miami-based groups planning terrorist actions in Cuba.
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World

Russian Communists must stand against LGBTQ persecution
August 9, 2013 By Roberta Wood
We have a saying: "An injury to one is an injury to all." Diminishing the rights of gays and lesbians diminishes rights for all Russians and creates an anti-democratic mood.
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“Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead:” A review
July 11, 2013 By Roberta Wood
Women of every race and class face corresponding challenges, but the dramatically different circumstances leave you wondering if there's the basis for an alliance?
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World

Black trade unionists call for new Cuba policies
July 10, 2013 By Roberta Wood
Four Cubans being held in U.S. prisons should be released, according to a resolution passed by the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists at their 42nd Annual Convention.
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