Emil Shaw

Emil Shaw was an activist on labor, social justice and retiree issues in New Mexico. He wrote many columns for the People's World and its predecessors and was a staunch supporter of this newspaper and websites. Emil died on Sept. 12, 2010, and will be sorely missed.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Emil Shaw

Opinion

What can we bring to the table?
April 12, 2010 By Emil Shaw
Instead of a box of candy, Communists and other left folks can bring to the people's coalition table some clarity on that much-bandied-about term: "middle class."
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Labor

Movies, not bombs, are state’s biggest job-creation program since WWII
February 17, 2010 By Emil Shaw

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U.S.

N.M. teachers challenge corporate tax loopholes
October 22, 2009 By Emil Shaw
Teachers, students and allies tell New Mexico lawmakers 'no cuts' to education.
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Labor

Albuquerque teachers rally against budget cuts
October 5, 2009 By Emil Shaw
In a major effort by the Albuquerque Teachers Federation backed by New Mexico labor unions and parents, the federation is planning a huge march and rally at the state capitol to prevent a second round of...
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U.S.

Albuquerque turns out for health care reform
August 24, 2009 By Emil Shaw
Braving over 95 degree heat, more than 2,000 Albuquerquians turned out for a town hall meeting sponsored by Rep. Martin Heinrich of the 1st congressional district of New Mexico, most of whom were in support of...
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