Mark Gruenberg

Award-winning journalist Mark Gruenberg is head of the Washington, D.C., bureau of People's World. He is also the editor of the union news service Press Associates Inc. (PAI). Known for his reporting skills, sharp wit, and voluminous knowledge of history, Mark is a compassionate interviewer but tough when going after big corporations and their billionaire owners.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg

Labor

Major symphony orchestras force musicians to strike
October 7, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
Pittsburgh, Fort Worth orchestras are still out; Philly settles; Allentown to vote.
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U.S.

Senate delayed train safety rule days before Hoboken accident
October 3, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik
A GOP-run U.S. Senate panel approved legislation delaying a safety system that could have prevented the accident.
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Labor

Panel: Discrimination, attacks on workers cause wage gap
September 30, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
Discrimination and repression of rights are factors in the wage gap between white and African-American workers.
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Environment

Money bill dumps anti-worker schemes
September 30, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
"This new regulation is the most effective way to raise wages, create jobs, and restore the 40-hour work week."
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Labor

NLRB ruling could strengthen the power of strikes
September 29, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
If the NLRB accepts a recommendation from its own general counsel, the right of workers to strike for better wages and conditions could be greatly strengthened.
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Labor

Unions announce nationwide boycott of Trump hotels
September 29, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
"While Donald Trump wages an indefensible anti-worker and anti-immigrant presidential campaign, the workers at his Las Vegas hotel are fighting for dignity."
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Labor

Tale of two cities: “Yes” vs. “no” on fair work schedules
September 26, 2016 By Larry Rubin And Mark Gruenberg
Not knowing when and for how long they will be at work makes it virtually impossible for workers to arrange for child care or have a good home life.
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News

Chilean president Bachelet campaigns for ‘transformative role of women’
September 23, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg
"Women are able to do much more if they are equal and can be agents of social change," Michelle Bachelet said at the Wilson Institute in Washington Thursday.
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