Interfaith leaders say no to Bush policies
NEW YORK – While offering prayers for grieving families and others suffering in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, religious leaders spoke out against the Bush administration’s policies March 11.
PWW editor speaks on Enron
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Jersey City Friends of the People’s Weekly World sponsored a forum and fundraiser March 5, at which Tim Wheeler, PWW editor, spoke about his ongoing coverage of the Enron scandal.
Reparations topic of meeting
PHILADELPHIA – Several hundred people gathered at Mother Bethel AME Church here March 1 to hear Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) speak about HR-40, a bill to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery and discrimination against African Americans and the impact of these on African Americans living today. For the entire article, click on the headline. To see the full text and status of HR-40, click here.
Detroit Gray Panthers support peace march
ROYAL PARK, Mich. – “The American people know in their gut that the Enron issue means corruption,” said U.S. Peace Council, Michigan District member Prasad Venugopal.
Economic stimulus All show and no go
The Wall Street Journal didn’t even blush when it said, “The biggest element of the economic stimulus package that President Bush signed into law Saturday [March 9] offers businesses a lucrative tax break.”
Building Trades Union protest non-union job site
NEW YORK – The Building Trades Union set up a demonstration across from a construction site here March 12 to protest the non-union construction site at the corner of 6th Ave. and 17th St.
Behind the headlines
On March 8, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the February unemployment figures, and Congress passed an “economic stimulus” bill.
So long partner! What kind of jobs are out there?
The LTV shutdown of its Chicago coke plant was staggered throughout December and early January. So it’s only natural that some workers got going on the job search sooner than others. One guy’s story I want to tell you is especially sobering for laid-off steelworkers.
St. Louis janitors win raise
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Representing 3,000 janitors in the area, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 50 held a press conference here Feb. 26 to announce an “historic” agreement with 10 independent cleaning companies.
