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Today in labor history: Steel Workers Organizing Committee dissolved

May 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1942, the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC) was disbanded and replaced by the United Steel Workers of America (USWA).

Union offers hope for this student writer

April 29, 2014 By Michael Leonard

As a student writer I have faced challenges in finding work. Whether it's writing articles or finding an unrelated job to support myself, the odds are against people like me.

ALPA wins recognition vote at JetBlue

April 24, 2014 By PAI

The third time was the charm for ALPA as they won union recognition at JetBlue Airways Corporation with 71 percent of ballots cast, the union announced on April 22.

The Ludlow Massacre: Never to be forgotten!

April 18, 2014 By Bill Knight

The tragic, brutal and deadly attack on striking miners and their families shocked, saddened and outraged working people and most Americans.

Thousands turn out for Labor Notes conference

April 16, 2014 By Bruce Bostick

Over 2,000 trade union activists and friends attended the conference, which was geared toward helping unionists find ways to build coalitions and win struggles in today's difficult political climate.