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On anniversary of free trade deal, Colombian workers face turning point

May 10, 2013 By Barb Kucera

After decades of displacement, war and poverty, workers in Colombia face the possibility of a better life.

CLUW co-founding officer Elinor Glenn dies at 98

May 9, 2013 By Press Associates

"Her leadership, strength and wisdom contributed to CLUW's growth and will inspire young leaders in the future."

Documents reveal sexual assaults in military a growing epidemic

May 8, 2013 By Associated Press

Up to 26,000 military members may have been sexually assaulted last year, according to a troubling new estimate, which comes just days after the Air Force's head of sexual assault prevention was arrested for groping a...

Today in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837

May 1, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.

5 things you need to know about the ‘Comp Time’ bill

April 30, 2013 By Mike Hall

If you are one of the millions of workers who count on overtime to stretch your paycheck, it's time to tell House Republicans, "Don't cut my overtime with your so-called Working Families Flexibility Act."