Congress

Tell Congress today: Vote “no” on Syria war

September 3, 2013 By PW Editorial

Will we send a powerful message to senators and representatives this week telling them to vote "no" on any U.S. attack against Syria? We must take up the challenge and act now.

D.C. fast food workers strike, wage complaints reach White House

July 19, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON - Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., has taken the plight of the nation's low-paid fast food workers - specifically those who toil in eateries in federal buildings - straight to the top of the nation's political...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends indefensible

June 18, 2013 By Neil Parthun

The racist slur that adorns the Washington, D.C. football team continues to be an embarrassment for all sports fans, and resistance to the name is growing.

GOP votes to prevent “dreamers” from getting a break

June 18, 2013 By Emile Schepers

On June 13, the House of Representatives voted on a mostly partisan line to prevent the Obama administration from giving undocumented immigrants brought here as children a break.

Unions descend on Capitol Hill for big immigration push

June 13, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON (PAI) - Backed by strong statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry, dozens of local union leaders from around the nation descended on Capitol Hill starting on June 12...