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GOP majority in Congress plans votes to repeal Affordable Care Act

January 7, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

Here we go again. The Republican congressional majority used its hatred of Obama to once again set up votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Podcast: Talking race and labor with two young leaders

September 30, 2015 By Patrick J. Foote

This week's People's World Podcast is a conversation between Rasheen Aldridge and Tiffany Loftin.

Sen. Wyden positioned to secure rights for Guatemalan workers

September 2, 2015 By Celeste Drake

"This visit to Guatemala reinforced how important it is to include strong labor protections in our trade deals and to make sure the U.S. follows through with enforcement of those rules."

Young unionist at Next Up Summit takes aim at student debt

March 26, 2015 By John Wojcik

"We have a student debt amount that is more than what the government spends in a year on all its programs put together."

Trumka to Senators: Immigration reform must include pathway to citizenship

March 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

"For far too long, our rigged immigration system has allowed employers to drive down wages and working conditions in our country."