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“Right-to-work (for less)” bill threatens democracy in Indiana

January 18, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Labor rights and democracy are in grave danger in the Hoosier state.

Wikipedia goes dark in protest over internet piracy bill

January 18, 2012 By Libero Della Piana

Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia which has become an invaluable resource to millions of people worldwide, went offline this morning in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

Weeklong “Occupy Nigeria” strike wins victory

January 17, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.

Workers file for union recognition at Aer Lingus

January 17, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

AFA-CWA filed on Jan. 6 with the National Mediation Board for a recognition election among the 53 U.S.-based flight attendants of Aer Lingus, Ireland's national airline.

All eyes on 2012 elections at AFL-CIO King holiday observance

January 13, 2012 By John Rummel

"It's a new day, a new labor movement," and "victory can come to the 99 percent if we stand united," said AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker.