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Today in labor history: Seminole Indian resistance came to a head

November 1, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Conflict carried on until the war ended in August 1842, when the Indians were force-marched to Oklahoma.

Today in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA

October 31, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.

D.C. taxi drivers join Teamsters

October 31, 2013 By PAI

In the latest instance of a group of low-wage, hard-to-organize workers banding together and joining unions, taxi drivers in Washington, D.C., are joining Teamsters Local 922.

Perez: Cut poverty? Among other things, strengthen unions

October 31, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"Any anti-poverty approach must raise up the rights of workers to join a union and bargain collectively for higher wages and better working conditions."

Today in labor history: Meese tells employers to spy on workers

October 30, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Ed Meese, attorney general (the main legal advisor to the government) in the Ronald Reagan administration, urged employers to begin spying on workers.