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Georgia Republican, Rep. Ferguson, proudly displays pro-slavery material in D.C.

February 13, 2019 By Cheston McGuire

AFGE union members were stunned this week to see a racist book on display in the office of their congressman, Rep. Ferguson, when they visited his office as part of their legislative weekend.

New California governor calls for housing, health care for all

February 13, 2019 By Marilyn Bechtel

Governor Gavin Newsom continued the emphasis on “real people and real people’s lives” that characterized the budget proposals he outlined last month and made clear his state will continue to be a mainstay in opposing the...

Let Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug prices!

February 12, 2019 By Alex Lawson

This month, Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Elijah Cummings (D-MD) introduced The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act. This bill would finally allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices―harnessing the government’s purchasing power and...

Rep. Jayapal outlines pro-worker legislation as part of progressive platform

February 12, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON—Pro-worker legislation, including equal pay for equal work and an updated stronger version of the Employee Free Choice Act, are part of the progressive platform lawmakers will try to push through the Democratic-run House in the...

Anti-war labor group opposes Trump attacks on Venezuela

February 12, 2019 By U.S. Labor against the War

U.S. Labor Against the War opposes the Trump Administration intervention in the internal affairs of Venezuela.