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Texans rally to expand Medicaid

May 13, 2013 By A.J. Hoffman

"Governor Perry - listen up, Medicaid matters, no more cuts!" echoed through the streets here at a recent demonstration.

Analysts say bill would extend labor law protection to immigrants

May 13, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

A close reading of the draft comprehensive immigration reform bill discloses provisions to bring undocumented workers under labor law coverage.

Today in labor history: Labor of thousands completes first transcontinental railroad

May 10, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Thanks to an army of thousands of Chinese and Irish immigrants, who laid 2,000 miles of track, the nation's first transcontinental railway line was finished.

Ohio Republicans back off on “right-to-work” after big protests

May 10, 2013 By Bruce Bostick

On May 1 (May Day), right-wing Republicans introduced in the state legislature three versions of anti-labor "right-to work" legislation.

Activists, union leaders attend Peace & Justice Awards Breakfast

May 9, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

Over 120 union leaders, community, student, faith, and LGBT activists, attended the 21st Annual Hershel Walker 'Peace & Justice' Awards Breakfast here on May 4.