Labor
Labor Secretary calls for raise in the minimum wage
June 19, 2014Obama administration Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is arguing for revisions in federal laws to make them more family-friendly.
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CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
June 18, 2014The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
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Today in history: World-changers McCartney, Mbeki born
June 18, 2014Two world-changing figures from the worlds of politics and music were born 72 years ago today, June 18, 1942.
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California judge rules teacher tenure unconstitutional
June 18, 2014The latest attack on teachers and their unions was handed down on June 10 by Judge Rolf M. Treu of Los Angeles Superior Court, in his ruling on Vergara v. California.
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Media’s role in building movements a big topic at CPUSA Convention
June 18, 2014"There's an aspect of capitalist development that is introducing problems in areas of education, including reading, and that's forced us into something of a crisis."
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