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Uncommon crimes of conscience

November 26, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.

Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president

November 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.

NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving

November 21, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."

SEIU’S Henry urges Obama to let undocumented adults stay

November 20, 2014 By PAI

SEIU president Mary Kay Henry joined 15 other leaders in urging President Obama to let an estimated five to six million undocumented adults stay in the U.S.