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The ugly racial history of “right to work”

January 23, 2013 By Richard D. Kahlenberg And Moshe Z. Marvit

The victory for "right-to-work" (for less) legislation in Michigan has spurred talk of expanding efforts to pass similar laws to weaken unions in other states.

Attention Walmart: good jobs in – guns out

January 23, 2013 By John Rummel

A wide cross section of the faith, labor, and social justice community protested Walmart's attempt to build a store near the Detroit border.

Obama charts progressive course for America

January 22, 2013 By John Wojcik

Looking out at a sea of humanity, Obama delivered what is widely being described as a progressive call to action based on the theme that the nation is stronger when people act together.

Honduran Coup in 2009 was invitation to plunder

January 22, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Land takeovers for industrial farming are on a fast track with harmful effects accumulating. And plans are unfolding for manufacturing and trade enclaves under privatized governance.

Labor and allies honor King and defend workers

January 22, 2013 By Ben Sears

Many consider Philadelphia "ground zero" in the fight to save and improve public education and public services.