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NLRB: Don’t stick workers with tax bill on lump sum back pay

August 22, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The key part of the ruling is the board's statement that orders companies to pay Social Security and compensate the workers for the extra income tax liability they facefor back pay.

Community-labor coalition cheers minimum wage ordinance in San Diego

August 22, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

But even as the San Diego Labor Council hailed the new measure, it warned about an underhanded petition to undermine it.

Federal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge

August 21, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."

Washington state teens initiate march protesting killing of Michael Brown

August 21, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

"I wanted to raise awareness about this issue and to support the people of Ferguson to let them know there are people here on the west coast who care about them."

Connecticut labor, environmental, peace groups join together for People’s Climate March

August 21, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

"Working people will suffer disproportionately from the current patterns of investment and neglect that do not prioritize good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities."