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Outsourced Bain workers in standoff with trucks

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Outsourced Bain workers began a standoff with trucks sent in to remove equipment from their plant. Residents of the town began arriving this afternoon to join workers who were blocking the loading dock.

Watchdog group says debate should address High Court nominations

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

With the presidential debates coming up, the Alliance for Justice is insisting that debate moderators press the candidates to discuss the types of nominees they would propose for the High Court.

Big business and GOP block Florida sick-time ballot measure

September 25, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Progressive forces have had the prospect of paid sick time, an advance for low-wage workers, snatched from them, at least temporarily, by big business forces and their allies .

Parents and students back Chicago teachers

September 18, 2012 By John Bachtell

Hundreds of parents and students demonstrated their solidarity with striking Chicago teachers in rallies across the city Sept.18.

Mitt, you take personal responsibility!

September 18, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

Few could have missed what are likely the most contemptible words ever uttered by a candidate for the presidency of the United States - words that show just how unqualified he is to aspire to that...