Labor
Government wage freeze — a bad idea
November 30, 2010Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public...
Read moreGeneral strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
November 30, 2010A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
Read moreWorld AIDS Day: Post offices deliver HIV prevention advice
November 30, 2010Workplaces can play a key role in the HIV response, according to the International Labor Organization.
Read moreConnecticut leaders to receive People’s World awards
November 29, 2010Three leaders have been named as recipients of the Amistad Award to be presented here by the People's World on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Read moreGOP poised to pull lifeline from jobless
November 29, 2010If Congress fails to immediately extend benefits more than two million jobless workers will lose their lifeline in December.
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