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Unsung hero of farmworker movement Richard Chavez dies

July 29, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The civil rights, labor and farm worker community is mourning the loss of Richard E. Chavez, long-time farm worker and civil rights advocate.

NAACP: Over a century of struggle

July 29, 2011 By Rossana Cambron And Luis Rivas

Since its founding 102 years ago, the NAACP has been at the forefront in the fight for civil rights and social justice for African Americans and all working people.

White House to boost fuel economy standards

July 29, 2011 By Joel Wendland-Liu

The average car fuel economy will nearly double by 2025 to almost 55 miles per gallon, President Obama announced.

Is snail mail on its last legs?

July 29, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The United States Postal Service has announced that it will examine 3,700 post offices for the possibility of closure.

Union victory is sweet, says Piedmont Airlines worker (video)

July 29, 2011 By Teresa Albano

In this video, Piedmont Airlines ramp worker Abdur Dilal tells the more than 1,100 delegates and guests at the Communications Workers convention about the hard-fought campaign to win a union.