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Workers at a New York T-Mobile outlet go union

September 26, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Workers at a Metro PCS store in Harlem have voted this week for union representation by the CWA by a vote of 7-1.

Reckless Republicans push closer to a government shutdown

September 26, 2013 By John Wojcik

The chances of avoiding a goverment shutdown in five days are becoming slimmer and slimmer, and the union AFGE is in full mobilization mode against it.

Iraqi Social Forum could be eye-opener for Americans

September 25, 2013 By Susan Webb

The first Iraqi Social Forum, which opens Thursday in Baghdad, could be an eye-opener for Americans, who will be able to participate online.

Today in labor history: Congress approves Bill of Rights

September 25, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On Sept. 25, 1789, the first Congress of the U.S. approved 12 amendments to the recently adopted U.S. Constitution, and sent them to the states for ratification.

Miners encircle Peabody coal company’s headquarters

September 25, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

"This is a struggle for all that is good and decent in our country," Steve Earle, UMWA District 12 vice president, told nearly 2,000 mine workers.