Labor
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Rallies demand University of California respect new union of 17,000 student researchers
On August 25, over 1,000 student researchers at the University of California rallied and marched in support of their unionization…
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Twin City window cleaning workers hold successful strike
Minneapolis-St. Paul window cleaners, members of Service Employees International Union Local 26, won a major victory after an intense fight…
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Court ruling boosts Calif. gig workers’ fight against Prop 22
Photo credit: Gig Workers Rising Rideshare giants and delivery companies like Uber, Lyft, Doordash and others suffered a significant setback…
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Union challenge to Amazon’s election rigging scores initial win
Last week, a National Labor Relations Board hearing officer found that the corporate behemoth Amazon used illegal tactics to subvert…
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St. Vincent nurses strike to demand safe staffing in Worcester, Mass.
On March 8, nurses launched an indefinite strike to demand safe staffing and more affordable healthcare at a time when…
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7 lies Amazon tells about the union
In a historic development, 5,800 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, are right now voting on whether to…
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San Francisco teachers struggle for a safe reopening
The following was a presentation at the Feb. 20, 2021, Reds in Ed webinar. Afternoon fellow educators, my name is…
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Greedy grocery giants sue to stop Seattle hazard pay for essential workers
“We see this kind of employer pushback every time we pass workers-rights laws, but it’s especially unfortunate in the middle…
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Make Our Schools and Communities Safe caravan takes to streets of San Francisco
More than 100 cars bearing signs saying “More resources, less lawsuits”; “Fund our schools”; and “Fund our communities” traveled through…
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Alabama workers fight to form first U.S. Amazon union
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, will soon vote on forming a union. If they vote yes, their…
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