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Articles about the Labor Movement
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Militant Journalism
NYC labor unions demand reinstatement of fired Starbucks organizer
While SWU is demanding Locke’s reinstatement with backpay and compensation for harassment and illegal termination, its members and other organizers…
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Militant Journalism
Brookline, Mass. Starbucks workers on first indefinite strike to fight retaliation and discrimination
Workers at the 874 Commonwealth Avenue location in Brookline, Massachusetts began an indefinite strike on July 18 — the first…
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Trader Joe’s workers launch union drive in Minneapolis
On June 28, Trader Joe’s #725 workers in Minneapolis delivered their letter of intent to unionize, making this the second…
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Militant Journalism
San Diego: 600 hotel workers go on strike and win tentative agreement within hours
One day of militant picketing forced Hilton to concede to the workers and the company reached a tentative agreement with…
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Analysis
Community organizing puts a stop to proposed Amazon Newark hub
The community spoke up, and organizers knocked on thousands of doors in Elizabeth and Newark to spread awareness about the…
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Militant Journalism
South Carolina Dollar General workers strike against wage theft and safety violations
“Wage theft is a big issue at our store,” a worker said. “I’ve had hours taken off my check, and…
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Tensions escalate as workers continue strike at Mercedes Benz of San Diego
In the early morning of July 13, a scab drove through the picket line and ran over one of the…
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Analysis
Starbucks sows doubt about abortion, gender-affirming healthcare as union-busting tactic
When Starbucks' “values” clash with the need to constantly increase profits, profits are always the priority
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Militant Journalism
San Diego: Machinists at Southern California’s first ever unionized dealership are on strike
Machinists at Mercedes Benz of San Diego are striking against unfair labor practices and management's refusal to negotiate fairly for…
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Heroic Oakland community strikes and occupies elementary school to prevent closures
Since May 25 the community has been occupying Parker Community School to protest its closure.
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