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At AFT meet, energized resistance to attacks on education

July 17, 2014 By Michelle Kern

An energized resistance to ongoing attacks on education was on display at this year's American Federation of Teachers national convention in Los Angeles.

Union says postal service is not really pulling out of Staples

July 16, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union, said a Staples announcement this week that it was ending its no-bid deal with the U.S. Postal Service is a ruse.

Trumka: Humanitarian crisis brought out the best and worst in us

July 16, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

The AFL-CIO is calling upon President Barack Obama to take action to adjust these failed policies.

Moral Monday leader a hit at AFT convention

July 16, 2014 By Rossana Cambron

Teachers heard the iconic leader of the Moral Monday movement in North Carolina characterize them as part of a movement fighting for the very soul of the nation.

“Death Blow to Jim Crow” comes highly recommended

July 15, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

At its peak, the National Negro Congress (NNC) included over 3,000 civic, religious, fraternal, labor and community organizations representing millions people.