Opinion
Today in labor history: San Francisco General Strike
July 16, 2012On July 16, 1934, the city of San Francisco shut down as 65,000 workers from all industries walked off the job, in response to a call by longshore workers for a general strike.
Read moreWhy we need more – not less – government regulation
July 16, 2012One of the mantras of the radical Right in this country is that the economy and everything else would be better off if we just had less government regulation.
Read moreToday in labor history: Tenant farmers form union
July 13, 2012African American and white farmers formed the Southern Tenant Farmers Union in Tyronza, Arkansas.
Read moreOde to a labor troubadour: Woody Guthrie
July 13, 2012We pause now from the almost constant commentary on active politicians and political activism to render an ode to Woody Guthrie.
Read moreBook review: “Woody, Cisco and Me”
July 12, 2012This seems a good time to review a remarkable book that covers one of the least-discussed periods of Woody's life.
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