Roberta Wood

1 week ago | peoplesworld.org | Roberta Wood

If you get your health care insurance at work through an employer plan, look out! The Republican-pushed “Big Beautiful Bill” is looking pretty ugly for all working-class Americans! HR 1, the centerpiece of Trump’s legislative program, could have you shelling out an additional $2,000 a year for a family of four, according to a report cited by the AFL-CIO this week. And when you need an emergency room, you may not be able to find one.

2 weeks ago | peoplesworld.org | Roberta Wood

CHICAGO—Trump’s “cruel and violent” actions are not about safety, said Illinois Congressman Jesús “Chuy” Garcia at a rally here on Monday afternoon. “They’re about control,” Garcia said. “Fear is the tactic, and silence is the goal.”“We’re not going back!” the crowd of several dozen chanted in response. The heavy military response ordered by Trump to shut down protests is not even just about immigration, Garcia added.

Apr 23, 2024 | peoplesworld.org | Mark Gruenberg |Roberta Wood

CHICAGO – Delegates at the Labor Notes Conference here last weekend took time out to cheer the historic breaking of the anti-union stranglehold on the deep South by the organizing victory of the United Auto Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Delegates watching the vote count at a bar in Rosemont near the convention hotel jumped, cheered and sang “Solidarity Forever” when the tally was announced.

Apr 19, 2024 | oklahoman.com | Roberta Wood |Joedy McCreary

Skip to main contentShow Caption Hide Caption Trump challenges Biden to debate after dodging GOP rivalsFormer President Donald Trump is calling on President Joe Biden to debate him, despite dodging similar challenges from his former Republican primary rivals. An April 14 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has won the support of another political party – one with a hammer and sickle logo.

Sep 15, 2023 | peoplesworld.org | Roberta Wood

CHICAGO – Every day every home in America welcomes a visit from an agent of the federal government. And it seems like almost every day one of these agents is assaulted or threatened in carrying out their duties. Over 2,000 postal carriers have been assaulted or robbed since 2020 with 305 carriers targeted in 2023 alone.