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AFSCME helping 12,000 Chicago cab drivers unionize

July 17, 2014 By John Wojcik

Over 1,000 delegates to the 41st AFSCME International Convention told the 12,000 cab drivers of this city who are trying to unionize that they are not alone.

Today in labor history: Pullman strike leader murder sparks huge protest funeral

July 17, 2014 By Special to People’s World

During the Pullman strike, Charles Leonard, a representative of Omaha Railway murdered Charles Luth, a railroad switchman and union activist.

AFL-CIO student interns organize on Tobacco Road

July 17, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

AFL-CIO Union Summer interns have joined members of the FLOC in a drive to organize thousands of North Carolina tobacco farm workers.

Maduro: Brics summit will change the world order

July 17, 2014 By Morning Star

Brics creating a development bank with $100 billion starting capital using local currencies instead of U.S. dollar.

Home care workers file for largest union election in Minnesota history

July 17, 2014 By Barb Kucera

Pay is so low that many caregivers qualify for food stamps, don’t get paid sick leave or health or retirement benefits.