People's World editor Tim Wheeler to be honored
On September 9, family and friends plan to honor Baltimore's "Renaissance Man" - veteran Peoplesworld.org journalist Tim Wheeler.
Today in labor and people's history: "Rebel Girl" born
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, legendary union organizer and later a leader of the Communist Party USA, was born Aug. 7, 1890.
Can an India-style blackout happen in America?
He noted that it was only nine years ago that a massive blackout shut the lights off across one quarter of the North American continent.
Demonstrations mark third year of no minimum wage hike
Workers are rallying, picketing and marching all over the country today, the day that marks three years since there has been no increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
NOW: Women workers of the world, organize!
Feminists and labor activists at this month's NOW 2012 National Conference discussed women's roles and rights in the national and global economy.
430,000 signatures filed to end Ohio gerrymandering
That more than met the requirement of at least 385,253 signatures from half (44) of Ohio's 88 counties.
Memphis Bus Riders Union rolls into summer
The Memphis Bus Riders Union was created to "raise the level of service provided by the public transit system as well as ensuring greater accountability over policies and practices."
Southwest baggage handlers fight privatization
"We don't want to outsource our jobs. We're gonna keep on fighting till we get a decent contract."
Labor rolls out biggest voter protection effort ever
At a packed press conference the AFL-CIO, joined by the NAACP, the National Council of La Raza and the Generational Alliance, announced the launching of what could be the biggest voter protection effort in U.S. history.
Wisconsin workers end Walker control of Senate
Although he held onto his seat, Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker lost control of the state Senate.
