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

U.S.

Economists: “People’s Budget” is best for the people
May 3, 2011 By John Wojcik
The Economic Policy Institute says the Progressive Caucus budget plan will cut the deficit better than either the Republicans' help-the-rich plan or Obama's framework.
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Labor

Workers take back May Day
May 2, 2011 By John Wojcik
Across the country on May 1, tens of thousands of workers, led by the presidents of the nation's largest unions, reclaimed May Day as an American holiday.
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U.S.

Obama visits storm torn Alabama, orders federal help
April 29, 2011 By John Wojcik
President Obama on April 29 rushed to towns in Alabama slammed hardest by tornadoes.
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U.S.

GOP drive to recall Wisconsin Democrats fizzles
April 29, 2011 By John Wojcik
Republicans have been able to file petitions to recall only three of eight Democratic state senators they are trying to unseat. And their petitions may end up being thrown out.
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Labor

May Day demonstrations demand both worker and immigrant rights
April 28, 2011 By John Wojcik
Hundreds of thousands across the nation marching and rallying will be fusing the fight for workers' rights and the fight for immigrant rights.
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U.S.

GOP reps run from voters on Social Security, Medicare
April 28, 2011 By John Wojcik
Facing voter anger, Republican lawmakers across the country are screening questions at town hall meetings, holding "invitation only" gatherings, or deciding not to hold meetings at all.
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Labor

Workers mobilize to stop GOP’s job safety cuts
April 27, 2011 By John Wojcik
Workers are rallying and marching at job sites and government offices not just to remember those killed on the job, but to oppose GOP attempts to dismantle job safety laws.
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Labor

Labor leaders hail Obama speech, call for more action on jobs
April 15, 2011 By John Wojcik
Labor leaders, while endorsing the president's budget deficit speech, say job creation will need to be addressed if the long-term fiscal health of the nation is to be restored.
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