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Fast food and retail workers to walk out nationwide Aug. 29
August 26, 2013If you go to your local fast food joint, you may find something unusual: A picket line. If you want to show support, don't cross it.
Read moreUnion members swell the ranks of marchers in D.C.
August 26, 2013"We have to be repetitive" on the issues Dr. King fought for, said Allen Silver, an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100.
Read moreSuez Steel owner refuses to reopen plant, adding to Egypt’s woes
August 22, 2013The owner of Suez Steel is refusing to reopen the plant unless the workers he forced to strike there three weeks ago unconditionally return to their jobs.
Read more“Nickel and Dimed” – rich drama of working poor
August 19, 2013The crisis of capitalism has led to a glorious rebirth of left-leaning theatre: Nickel and Dimed is one of this dissident wave's finest, most compelling dramas.
Read moreToday in labor history: IWW’s “Little Red Songbook” published
August 19, 2013The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."
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