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Today in labor history: Federal employees gain right to collective bargaining

January 17, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On January 17, 1962, President John Kennedy signs Executive Order 10988, recognizing the right of federal employees to bargain collectively.

Ruling by Labor Board is most damning ever against Walmart

January 16, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The NLRB asserts illegal activities in 14 states at 34 stores and shows that company executives conceived of an unlawful retaliation policy for store managers to execute.

Harkin predicts Senate vote on minimum wage hike after recess

January 15, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The Senate will vote on raising the minimum wage, in three steps of 95 cents each to $10.10 hourly in 2016.

Unions gear up for new fast track fight

January 15, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions are gearing up for yet another fight over so-called "fast track," also known as trade promotion authority.

Seattle’s socialist councilmember delivers inaugural address

January 9, 2014 By Kshama Sawant

Sawant made national - and international - news after becoming the first socialist elected to the Seattle city council.