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Postal unions welcome continuation of Saturday deliveries

April 11, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

But the unions added saving Saturday is not enough. Postal Workers President Cliff Guffey said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe still want to speed up mail sorting center closures.

New Yorkers demonstrate for immigration reform

April 11, 2013 By Gabe Falsetta

While Congress debates immigration reform, New Yorkers joined the thousands demonstrating in Washington D.C. yesterday with a local march.

Battle over food aid, livelihoods, and jobs

April 11, 2013 By Amin Musa

The president's 2014 budget proposal modifies the Food for Peace program by eliminating purchases of food from U.S. producers and moving to local/regional purchasing.

A Chicago neighborhood fights for its school

April 11, 2013 By John Bachtell

The action at Herbert is one of 61 school closures, mergers and turnarounds announced by CPS. It will be the largest number of school closures in U.S. history.

Move money from wars to jobs and education? Let’s discuss

April 11, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Tax Day, April 15, is a good time to reflect on the country's federal spending priorities. Especially during this deep economic and jobs crisis.