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Coming out is still risky in Tennessee

July 23, 2012 By James Raines

For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.

Workers bashed in Pennsylvania

July 16, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

In one of the most extreme cases of worker bashing to balance a budget, the mayor unilaterally cut the wages of city workers to the $7.25 hourly federal minimum.

Union-friendly investor defends pension plans

July 16, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The point of all the initiatives is the same: Finding areas that can make money for investing unions and investing union pension plans - and put union members to work.

Transit workers: Settlement will strengthen Columbus

July 13, 2012 By Bruce Bostick

Columbus bus drivers and maintenance workers accepted a new contract, ending a two-day strike against the Central Ohio Transit Authority.

NOW: Women workers of the world, organize!

July 9, 2012 By Kara Lindsey

Feminists and labor activists at this month's NOW 2012 National Conference discussed women's roles and rights in the national and global economy.