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Today in labor history: U.S. women organize trade union league

November 14, 2012 By Teresa Albano

Working-class and wealthier women gathered in Boston to found the Women's Trade Union League to support the efforts of women to organize labor unions.

Bakery Workers say Hostess lies, CEO threatens closure

November 14, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Faced with a threat by Hostess' CEO to close the bankrupt company and liquidate it, the Bakery Workers are denouncing his "lies" and hanging tough.

Hostess tries to break strike by shutting 3 bakeries

November 13, 2012 By John Wojcik

Hostess Brands Inc., in an attempt to break a strike by its bakers, has announced what it calls the permanent closure of three of its bakeries.

California warehouse workers announce second strike

November 13, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Warehouse workers vowed to walk off the job this week if retaliation at a Walmart-contracted warehouse does not end.

AFSCME reports earlier Wisconsin, Ohio battles sharply boosted 2012 turnout

November 12, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Battles over collective bargaining rights for state and local government workers sharply boosted overall labor enthusiasm and turnout in those two states this year.