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Union leaders slam federal budget deal

December 12, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Union leaders say it unfairly hits the nation's two million federal workers - who have borne the brunt of prior budget cuts.

Defending Walmart’s low pay puts the lie to conservative philosophy

December 11, 2013 By Rick Ungar

Could it possibly be that the time has come to take a more objective and clear-eyed look at what is happening at our nation's largest employer?

Denver SuperShuttle drivers reject cuts

December 11, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Denver SuperShuttle is trying to force a 30 percent pay cut on its workforce.

Central Floridians protest low wages at the world’s largest McDonald’s

December 11, 2013 By Ben Markeson

"This is a national movement and workers are going to be demanding respect, better wages, and the ability to earn a living."

Sherrod Brown, others talk green industrial revolution

December 10, 2013 By Blake Skylar

When it comes to the transformation of the global economy from high-carbon, polluting energy sources to a more sustainable future, the U.S. risks falling behind.