Public Workers

Today in Labor History: H.R. 15316 signed into law on September 7, 1916

September 7, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Federal employees won the right to receive Workers' Compensation insurance coverage in1916.

Reader voices: City workers have HOPE on their side

September 5, 2012 By Mark Simpson

HOPE met to discuss the coming class battle over pension funds. This is the same struggle seen in Wisconsin and all over the country.

AFL-CIO President Trumka to speak at Dem convention

September 4, 2012 By John Wojcik

Trumka "will stress the importance of electing leaders like President Barack Obama who will stand with working people in creating an economy that works for all."

Report: Public sector cuts kill private jobs, too

July 23, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Public sector job cuts are politically motivated, orchestrated by the Republicans and disproportionately hurting women and minorities.

NEA meets; Biden blasts GOP as anti-public education

July 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Republicans - presumed presidential nominee Mitt Romney included - have become anti-public education, Democratic Vice President Joseph Biden says.