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Fork in the road: the labor movement can act to defeat Trump’s assault on federal workers
The jobs and livelihoods of millions of workers are on the line. The basic services that working class communities depend…
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Oregon Nurses Association launch largest healthcare strike in state history
On Friday, Jan. 10, nearly 5,000 Providence healthcare workers went on strike.
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How three Philly public sector unions fought together and won
As the year came to a close, three Philadelphia area unions coordinated to authorize strikes in the same time frame,…
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The battle for Chicago’s schools: a referendum on public education in 2024
The 2024 elections are not just about choosing school board members; they are a referendum on the future of public…
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Dialysis workers fight back against bloodsucking system
On October 3, workers at 37 different dialysis units across California announced their intention to go on an Unfair Labor…
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Boeing machinists on strike
On Thursday, September 12, over 33,000 Boeing employees, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 751,…
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What you need to know about the Kroger-Albertsons merger
The pending $25 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains threatens to continue the trend of monopolistic price-gouging…
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NTSB report on East Palestine, Ohio, rail derailment shows the need for public ownership of railroads
The derailment is a story which exemplifies capitalism’s wanton destruction of human life in the pursuit of profit.
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Feeling the pain: Inflation, wages, and the working class
Once again the mainstream press is touting a “blowout” jobs report.
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UAW 4811 authorizes strike across UC campuses defending right to protest for Palestine
On May 15, 2024 — the 76th anniversary of the Nakba — UAW 4811 members across the University of California…
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