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Farmworkers’ struggle wins expansion of union rights in Calif.
Thousands of people from throughout the community marched, and participated in the vigil to demand better working conditions and the…
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Victory for Boston Starbucks workers in 64-day strike
Boston Starbucks Workers United announced victory at 874 Commonwealth Avenue on September 21, ending the longest strike in SBWU history.
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Historic contract victory for housing clinic workers in San Francisco!
Workers responded to management’s refusals to take workers’ demands seriously by organizing several pickets throughout the months-long negotiation process.
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Northeastern University dining hall workers win “life changing” gains in new contract
The dining workers joined UNITE HERE Local 26 in 2012, and they have since won three contracts, each better than…
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Planet Fitness workers strike: “Stand up, speak out, fight back”
After the workers walked out, Planet Fitness was forced to recognize the workers’ value and began to meet their demands.
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Union wave reaches professional sports as Minor League Baseball players organize
While the MLBPA has represented major league players since 1966, minor league players have historically lacked any union representation. Now,…
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PSL Editorial – Rail workers’ struggle shows the power of the organized working class
Rail workers forced their way into the center of national politics and made their situation impossible to ignore
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PSL Editorial – Every worker should support the historic Minnesota nurses’ strike
15,000 nurses are on strike across 16 hospitals in Minnesota. Every worker has a stake in the success of their…
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‘Our union is growing stronger every day’: Kansas City janitors win major contract gains
In Kansas City, 900 janitors who are members of Service Employees International Union Local 1 won a historic new contract.
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Columbus teacher strike secures victory
After a historic strike and fight against inhumane school conditions, Columbus teachers scored a victory for themselves and their students
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