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More arrests as foreclosure protests spread

December 22, 2010

Six people were arrested December 20 when they locked arms as they attempted to enter a Bank of America branch in Missouri, refusing police orders to turn back during a protest against the bank's home foreclosures.

Pratt & Whitney workers make gains despite plant closing

December 14, 2010 By Joelle Fishman

Machinists at Pratt & Whitney ratified a new contract after a valiant fight on the shop floor, in the street and at the bargaining table to stop plant closings and save job security language in Connecticut.

Leaders map jobs fight at Amistad Awards event

December 8, 2010 By Special to People’s World

Activists said they were inspired, "fired up and ready to go" at The Voices for Jobs, Equality & Peace - People's World Amistad Awards Concert held in New Haven, Connecticut Dec. 5.

Labor journalists gather in Washington

November 24, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Journalists who cover the labor movement, labor leaders and even a U.S. Department of Labor top official attended the International Labor Communication Association's annual awards ceremony here Nov. 19.

As injuries soar, Sacramentans offer help to Hyatt’s housekeepers

November 23, 2010 By Nell Ranta

With brooms and mops held high, our group of 35 people, including the president of the Central Labor Council and religious leaders, marched into the Hyatt Hotel lobby.