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A steelworker’s thoughts on “democracy”
January 15, 2015The fight for democracy is central to all of our struggles. However, these struggles are separated from the issue of "who controls the wealth" only at our ultimate peril!
Read moreCalifornia lawmakers seek to restore social services funds
January 14, 2015Many Democratic state legislators are eager to restore the massive funding cuts suffered by human services programs in recent years.
Read moreTeamsters blast green light allowing Mexican trucks roll nationwide
January 14, 2015The Teamsters are blasting an Obama administration Transportation Department green light to let all Mexican trucks roll over every U.S. road.
Read moreSeafarers rescue Syrian war refugees in the Mediterranean sea
January 14, 2015Continuing what is a Seafarers tradition, the Seafarer-crewed MV Liberty Grace rescued 231 refugees from Syria's civil war.
Read moreToday in labor history: Black labor union formed
January 13, 2015On January 13 in 1869 over 200 black delegates met in Washington D.C. to form the National Labor Union; the word "colored" was added by the establishment press.
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