Labor

Injunction halts action against Philly teachers contract

October 29, 2014 By Beth Edelman

At stake in this whiplash fight to fund public education is whether the SRC can abrogate the contract with the PFT, imposing its terms.

Labor aims to unseat McConnell, block GOP power grab

October 29, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

"There is no better fighter for America's middle class, for America's working people than Alison Lundergan Grimes," Warren told the crowd of IBEW union members.

Labor says vote for hopes not fears in Connecticut

October 29, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

"Connecticut needs a governor who walks picket lines, not a governor who busts unions and destroys communities."

Today in labor history: Puerto Rican labor organizer and feminist Luisa Capetillo born

October 28, 2014 By Special to People’s World

She lived intensely: she fought for workers causes and the emancipation of women till here death.

Today in labor history: Birth of poet Dylan Thomas

October 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Some of Thomas's poems have entered the canon of poetry in the English language. His "Do not go gentle into that good night" has become almost a popular saying.