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As matter of survival, unions double down on diversity

September 9, 2013 By John Wojcik

The 50-plus unions of the AFL-CIO redoubled its efforts to diversify its ranks and leadership with more women, workers of color, LGBT and young workers.

How to build our union movement: Ideas from LA

September 9, 2013 By Eric A. Gordon

LOS ANGELES - As the AFL-CIO prepared to open its national convention here, two dozen committed union members and supporters voiced a slew of ideas for revitalizing the U.S. labor movement.

Economics is not morality play, but politics is

August 29, 2013 By John Case

For socialist and progressive working-class forces, breaking out of marginalization is the key political challenge of our time.

Egyptian Communists: Morsi ouster reflects popular will

July 22, 2013 By Nameh Mardom

July 6 interview with Salah Adli, the General Secretary of the Egyptian Communist Party.

Today in labor history: The Fort Dix stockade rebellion

June 5, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On June 5th, 1969, more than one hundred imprisoned soldiers rose up against deplorable and inhumane conditions at the Fort Dix stockade in New Jersey.