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Trumka: AFL-CIO to undergo wide-scale revamp

February 28, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The revamp will meet the conditions of changing workplaces, extend labor's reach, and shift its emphasis within the federation to more inter-union and regional cooperation.

Things coming together for a change in U.S. Cuba policy?

February 27, 2013 By Emile Schepers

There may be an improved chance to get the U.S. to back off some of its anti-Cuba policies, due to a series of new developments.

New consumer campaign: higher minimum wage for restaurant workers

February 25, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Can you imagine trying to live on $2.13 an hour, with no sick days and a 1-in-10 chance of having health care coverage?

Today in black history: Harold Washington won the mayoral primary in Chicago

February 22, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In 1983, Washington won the Democratic mayoral primary and later was elected the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.

Michigan unions battle private sector right to work law

February 20, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Disregarding a move by Michigan's GOP governor to take the issue straight to the state Supreme Court, Michigan unions sued to overturn the state's "right to work" law affecting private sector workers.