Labor
Communist Party USA: 90 years of activism for socialism, democracy and peace
January 19, 2010The Communist Party USA is celebrating its 90th anniversary. During the past nine decades it has been in the vanguard of the movement for progressive social change. Beginning in the 1920s, Communists have played central roles...
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Teacher leader calls for new evaluation system
January 19, 2010The head of the American Federation of Teachers has called for revamping teacher evaluation, including defining teacher competence and providing mentoring and support.
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Video: Boycott Hyatt
January 15, 2010Video of labor and allies confronting Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
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Haitians hold onto life as help mounts
January 14, 2010The task for millions today in Haiti is to try to stay alive until help arrives and to try to save those injured in the earthquake.
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Union leaders remain strongly opposed to health tax
January 12, 2010President Obama tried yesterday to convince 11 major union leaders meeting with him at the White House to end the labor movement's opposition to the tax on workers' benefits that is part of the Senate bill.
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