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Protest immigration raid vs. workers standing up for rights

January 16, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Don't look now, but the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency may be back to its old tricks.

“Solidarity Forever” completed Jan. 15, 1915

January 15, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On January 15, 1915 in Chicago there was a big march on City Hall by some 1,500 jobless and hungry people demanding relief.

Diplomats to gather, address mercury pollution

January 15, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Mercury pollution, caused by coal-fired power plants, is a growing worldwide problem.

Fear, then hope for an immigrant family

January 15, 2013 By Dan Margolis

After the abduction of her mother by ICE Jan. 10, Erika Andiola got in touch with other immigrants' rights activists, and within hours a nationwide network was mobilized.

Workers win safety deal at Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf

January 15, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

In a landmark settlementwith implications for all Hyatt workers, the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf hotel has withdrawn its appeal of citations related to housekeeper injuries.