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California State University faculty ready to strike

November 18, 2015 By David Trujillo

The California Faculty Association demonstrated in front of the California State University Board of Trustees headquarters.

Today in history: President Truman proposes national health program

November 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Truman said, "The health of American children, like their education, should be recognized as a definite public responsibility."

Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City

November 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.

Washington State electorate gives green light on important issues

November 10, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Tacoma voters approved a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2018, a partial victory.

MillionStudentMarch demands end to education profiteering, wage stagnation

November 10, 2015 By Emily Likins

According to the #MillionStudentMarch website, 58 percent of the $1 trillion owed in student loans are held by the poorest 23 percent of Americans.