Labor

Today in labor history: SNCC founder Julian Bond was born

January 14, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today people from around the country and globe are wishing the long time civil rights giant, Julian Bond, a very happy birthday.

Teamsters blast green light allowing Mexican trucks roll nationwide

January 14, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The Teamsters are blasting an Obama administration Transportation Department green light to let all Mexican trucks roll over every U.S. road.

Attacks on workers expected to follow pattern set in Missouri

January 14, 2015 By Tim Rowden

"Paycheck deception" legislation, which its right-wing backers disguise as "paycheck protection" is another ALEC/corporate brainstorm.

Seafarers rescue Syrian war refugees in the Mediterranean sea

January 14, 2015 By PAI

Continuing what is a Seafarers tradition, the Seafarer-crewed MV Liberty Grace rescued 231 refugees from Syria's civil war.

Today in labor history: Black labor union formed

January 13, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On January 13 in 1869 over 200 black delegates met in Washington D.C. to form the National Labor Union; the word "colored" was added by the establishment press.