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What the government shutdown means for farmers

January 22, 2019 By Special to People’s World

For one farmer, this day should have been a day of hope. Instead, thanks to the government shutdown, it’s another day of waiting and hoping to keep the family farm alive.

Union influence grew despite slight drop in membership in 2018

January 22, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“Here’s what the numbers alone won’t tell you: 2018 was one of the most substantial years for collective action in American history."

Union membership drops to 16.4 million in 2018

January 18, 2019 By Heidi Shierholz

The number of American workers represented by a labor union ticked down last year, extending a decades-long trend.

It’s not just federal employees: Trump lockout trashes 4M contract workers

January 17, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“We live from paycheck to paycheck. And if paychecks stop, everything stops."

U.S. unions stand against Canadian postal union-busting

January 15, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

"When you take away rights under the Canadian Charter, it’s a huge blow there to workers and Canadian citizens."