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Black Friday Walmart strikes biggest ever (with video)

December 2, 2014 By Combined Sources

Walmart employees' fight for justice and an end to retaliation reached a new level on Friday, with an estimated 1,600 actions and strikes.

Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president

November 25, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.

NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving

November 21, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.

Union activist says immigrants are his brothers and sisters

November 21, 2014 By Stewart Acuff

President Obama's action does not fix all the problems. But it will temporarily make life for five million families safer, better and happier.

AFL-CIO backs President Obama’s action on immigration

November 21, 2014 By Richard Trumka

"By extending relief to an estimated four million people, the Obama Administration will help prevent unscrupulous employers from exploiting unprotected workers."