World
Oscar Niemeyer, visionary architect and Communist, dies at 104
December 6, 2012A Communist who experienced persecution, exile, and the shifting fortunes of our movement, his dedication to the struggle for a better world inspired generations of activists.
Read moreNew Egyptian president’s labor takeover plan riles unions
December 6, 2012Egypt's independent unions and their confederation are extremely upset by present Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's labor takeover plan.
Read moreUN vote on Palestine shakes things up
December 6, 2012Last week's vote in the UN's General Assembly, which afforded "nonmember observer state" status to Palestine, and the Israeli government's response, has created controversy.
Read moreThe end of Internet freedom: Coming soon to a computer near you
December 4, 2012The International Telecommunications Union is convening a conference that would give the group (a part of the United Nations) crippling new powers over the Internet.
Read moreTrumka: Mexico on path of “low wage development”
December 3, 2012Mexico, the large U.S. trading partner and southern neighbor, is on a path of "low-wage development," including weakening its labor law and oppressing independent unions.
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