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Today in labor history: UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights

December 10, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.

Today in labor history: Exposé on King Leopold II bribing Senate

December 9, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On December 9, 1906, the New York American newspaper reported Belgian King Leopold II of Belgium bribed the U.S. Senate commission on the Congo to recommend support of his Congo Free State project .

Fighting for fast food workers in Silicon Valley

December 9, 2013 By Henry Millstein

Around 50 representatives of labor and community groups rallied Dec. 5 in support of workers at a McDonald's here as part of the national day of action for fast food workers.

Union-made in America holiday gift guide

December 9, 2013 By Jackie Tortora

Searching for that perfect holiday gift? Check out this Made in America, union-made gift guide.

San Francisco labor celebrates two heroic women workers

December 6, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The public is invited to join the San Francisco Labor Council in celebrating two outstanding workers and mothers, Teresa Mina and Lupe Chavez, who have fought for their families and all immigrants, amazing true life stories...