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Today in labor history: S.C. hospital workers win union recognition strike

July 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

For over three months, 400 African-American hospital workers, mostly women, walked off their jobs in protest over discrimination and the right to form a union.

Stevie Wonder boycotts Florida, opposes “stand your ground” (video)

July 17, 2013 By Teresa Albano

The 63-year-old singer said at a concert in Quebec City, Canada, on July 14, that until the law is abolished in Florida, he will "never" perform there again.

Justice for Trayvon Martin

July 16, 2013 By PW Editorial

After the acquittal of Trayvon Martin's admitted killer George Zimmerman, America found itself confronting the long-standing flaw in the democratic promise of "justice for all": race and racism.

Sweatshops in America? Yes, at T-Mobile call centers

July 16, 2013 By Special to People’s World

T-Mobile call center employees are forced to work in a highly stressful setting that demands they meet unrealistic quotas with only a short amount of time to handle customer requests.

Unions speak out on Zimmerman verdict

July 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

Unions are lining up with civil rights groups and community organizations across the country and speaking out on the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the killer of Trayvon Martin, an un-armed teenager.