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Hostess tries to break strike by shutting 3 bakeries

November 13, 2012 By John Wojcik

Hostess Brands Inc., in an attempt to break a strike by its bakers, has announced what it calls the permanent closure of three of its bakeries.

California warehouse workers announce second strike

November 13, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Warehouse workers vowed to walk off the job this week if retaliation at a Walmart-contracted warehouse does not end.

Obama carries Florida, progressives make gains

November 13, 2012 By Ben Markeson

President Barack Obama has achieved a narrow victory in Florida over Mitt Romney, according to the recount finished on Sat., Nov. 10.

Janitors slated for Christmas layoff swamp City Hall

November 9, 2012 By John Wojcik

Hundreds of O'Hare Airport workers slated to lose their jobs just before Christmas marched through City Hall today, chanting and waving banners, flags and signs.

Supermarket workers forced to strike

November 8, 2012 By Henry Millstein

"We're not fighting for any extra - just to keep what we have."