Labor

Senator: Coal mine owners treat workers as “property”

October 4, 2013 By PAI

WASHINGTON (PAI)-The nation's coal mine owners "so victimize" their workers that the workers "come as close to being property as anyone I can imagine," a leading congressional advocate for the miners says.

Today in Latino history: Mexico becomes a republic

October 4, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On Oct. 4, 1824, three years after winning independence from Spain and battling the remnants of monarchy, the Mexican people established a republic.

Connecticut unions reach out to all workers

October 3, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

The convention's clear agenda was to organize the unorganized and stand up for the rights and needs of all working people.

Today in Latino history: First Latino to appear in World Series

October 3, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Luque played in both all white, Negro League, and integrated teams in the U.S. and Cuba.

Today in labor history: Nat Turner is born

October 2, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Turner often conducted Baptist services, preaching the Bible to his fellow slaves, who dubbed him "The Prophet."