John Wojcik

John Wojcik is Editor-in-Chief of People's World. He joined the staff as Labor Editor in May 2007 after working as a union meat cutter in northern New Jersey. There, he served as a shop steward and a member of a UFCW contract negotiating committee. In the 1970s and '80s, he was a political action reporter for the Daily World, this newspaper's predecessor, and was active in electoral politics in Brooklyn, New York.

LATEST ARTICLES BY John Wojcik

Labor

Chicago retail and fast food workers rally for $15
April 25, 2013 By John Wojcik
Hundreds of Chicago's retail and fast food workers rallied at St. James Cathedral last night after having walked off their jobs early in the day.
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Labor

Chicago fast food and retail workers walk out
April 24, 2013 By John Wojcik And John Bachtell
They've dubbed their push The Fight for $15 campaign after their aim of winning $15 an hour for workers.
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Labor

Another Bangladesh factory collapse: Hundreds of casualties
April 24, 2013 By John Wojcik
Officials said they expected the death toll to rise.
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U.S.

After Boston Marathon bombings, tears and questions remain
April 22, 2013 By John Wojcik
The federal government charged the 19-year-old today with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill three people and wound more than 200. If convicted, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
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U.S.

Hunt for bomber locks down Boston area
April 19, 2013 By John Wojcik
On Friday, with one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings dead, his brother was on the run and being pursued by hundreds of law enforcement officials in a manhunt that shut down Boston and several neighboring...
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U.S.

Texas fertilizer plant inspection long overdue
April 18, 2013 By John Wojcik
Last night an enormous explosion rocked this small town situated near Waco, killing 15 and injuring hundreds.
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Environment

Report: Toxic cloud could sicken millions in Chicago
April 18, 2013 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg
A rapidly spreading toxic cloud of hydrofluoric acid fumes from an accident at two oil refineries in Lemont and Channahon, Ill., could kill thousands and sicken millions in the Windy City.
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U.S.

FBI seeking help after deadly Boston blasts
April 16, 2013 By John Wojcik
Federal and local investigative agencies continued to search for clues to explain the deadly Boston Marathon bombings yesterday, and people were encouraged to send in photos and videos.
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