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World trade union federation to hold congressWorld trade union federation to hold congress

World trade union federation to hold congress

Under the slogan “Forward! For the attainment of the contemporary needs of the working class and the emancipation of workers…

August 14, 2016
No more Hiroshimas and Nagasakis!No more Hiroshimas and Nagasakis!

No more Hiroshimas and Nagasakis!

August 6 and 9, 1945, went down in history as days of infamy for U.S. imperialism — and days of…

August 14, 2016
California labor solidarity urges action on CubaCalifornia labor solidarity urges action on Cuba

California labor solidarity urges action on Cuba

The California Labor Federation represents 2.1 million union members of more than 1,200 AFL-CIO and Change to Win unions. Delegates…

August 12, 2016
Obama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to CubaObama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to Cuba

Obama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to Cuba

American Airlines may include Santa Clara, Cuba, in its website’s list of Caribbean destinations, but the U.S. laws that punish…

August 12, 2016
China, global warming and technological innovationChina, global warming and technological innovation

China, global warming and technological innovation

Any meaningful efforts to limit carbon dioxide emissions, the main cause of global warming, must deal with the issue of…

August 11, 2016
Why is U.S. bombing Libya – again?Why is U.S. bombing Libya – again?

Why is U.S. bombing Libya – again?

The U.S. military resumed bombing of the North African country of Libya on Aug. 1. President Barack Obama approved the…

August 11, 2016
Facing explosion of Zika in Puerto Rico, protest stops toxic spraying before it startsFacing explosion of Zika in Puerto Rico, protest stops toxic spraying before it starts

Facing explosion of Zika in Puerto Rico, protest stops toxic spraying before it starts

There is widespread opposition in Puerto Rico to the imposition of aerial spraying of Naled by the Centers for Disease…

August 11, 2016
Workers in Rio: ‘No poverty, no coup!’Workers in Rio: ‘No poverty, no coup!’

Workers in Rio: ‘No poverty, no coup!’

Labeling the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro the “Exclusion Games” because there is no discount for Brazilians to attend…

August 9, 2016
ARACELIO IGLESIAS DÍAZ: 20th-century labor leader rememberedARACELIO IGLESIAS DÍAZ: 20th-century labor leader remembered

ARACELIO IGLESIAS DÍAZ: 20th-century labor leader remembered

By Ildefonso Gustavo Díaz Sandoval and Rosa María Oliva Enríquez A guest article from correspondents in Cuba. Aracelio Iglesias Díaz…

August 7, 2016
Current challenges in South African electionCurrent challenges in South African election

Current challenges in South African election

July 14 - A nationwide election for local offices in 278 municipalities across South Africa is taking place Aug. 3.…

August 7, 2016