Wisconsin union ratifies contract gainsWisconsin union ratifies contract gains

Wisconsin union ratifies contract gains

October 29, 2015

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 ratified a tentative agreement on Oct. 21. “We are humbled by the solidarity…

Activists demand hep-C treatment for MumiaActivists demand hep-C treatment for Mumia

Activists demand hep-C treatment for Mumia

October 29, 2015

A phalanx of battle-savvy community activists and seasoned health care providers sat across from a politically armed audience at 1199’s…

Activists demand: ‘Stop IRS attacks!’ & end Cuba blockadeActivists demand: ‘Stop IRS attacks!’ & end Cuba blockade

Activists demand: ‘Stop IRS attacks!’ & end Cuba blockade

October 29, 2015

Four participants in the 26th Friend­shipment Caravan shared their ­experiences traveling to Cuba in July at a New York City…

Hunger striker demands truth about Ayotzinapa studentsHunger striker demands truth about Ayotzinapa students

Hunger striker demands truth about Ayotzinapa students

October 29, 2015

Houston activist Leobardo Santillan, aka El Tigre, went on a hunger strike, camping outside of Houston’s Mexican Consulate. His aim…

Federal budget plans billions more for war, cuts for socialFederal budget plans billions more for war, cuts for social

Federal budget plans billions more for war, cuts for social

October 29, 2015

Congress is expected to vote on Oct. 29 on a Federal budget “compromise” between Republican congressional leaders and the Obama…

Debtors’ prisons fill up in deep SouthDebtors’ prisons fill up in deep South

Debtors’ prisons fill up in deep South

October 28, 2015

Across the U.S., local jails have turned into “debtors’ prisons” as cities and counties imprison poor people who can’t pay…

Chrysler workers vote ‘yes’ on new contractChrysler workers vote ‘yes’ on new contract

Chrysler workers vote ‘yes’ on new contract

October 28, 2015

A new contract between the United Auto Workers and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles went into effect Oct. 26. It was ratified…

Protesters tell Houston sheriff: ‘Stop deportations!’

October 28, 2015

People who support immigrant rights gathered outside the county jail here to protest the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for its…

Texas strikes blow at poor womenTexas strikes blow at poor women

Texas strikes blow at poor women

October 28, 2015

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission stripped Planned Parenthood of its Medicaid contracts on Oct. 19. Defunding was based…

South African students win moratorium on tuition hikesSouth African students win moratorium on tuition hikes

South African students win moratorium on tuition hikes

October 27, 2015

Oct. 26 -- South African President Jacob Zuma announced a moratorium on planned tuition increases of 6 percent on Oct.…