Trade

From wealth gap to voting rights, labor takes a stand

February 21, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

From opposing "fast-track" trade treaty bargaining authority to restoring and expanding voting rights, the AFL-CIO Executive Council committed the labor movement to specific stands on a select group of high-profile issues.

After 55 years, time to end embargo against Cuba

January 2, 2014 By PW Editorial

We can do it! Let's get this done this year! ¡Viva la Revolución Cubana! ¡Viva Cuba Socialista!

Cuba: U.S. cows firms on embargo, harms economy

October 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

For more than half a century the U.S. has severely impeded Cuba's economy, costing the island nation $1,157,327,000, and millions to the U.S. economy, according to a United Nations resolution on the trade embargo.

Midwestern states call for an end to the U.S. blockade of Cuba

August 19, 2013 By Ismael Parra

On July 14, 2013, the Council of State Governments Midwest unanimously passed a resolution to remove trade, financial and travel restrictions to Cuba.

Jay-Z’s Open Letter: A call to open travel and trade with Cuba

April 16, 2013 By Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

The Carters' (Jay-Z's given name is Shawn Carter) recent trip has turned into a source of discussion, with people from all walks of life offering opinions.