California education workers militant and in motionCalifornia education workers militant and in motion

California education workers militant and in motion

May 17, 2018

After months of negotiations, the University of California Service Workers, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299,…

Milwaukee teachers: ‘Scott Walker unwelcome!’Milwaukee teachers: ‘Scott Walker unwelcome!’

Milwaukee teachers: ‘Scott Walker unwelcome!’

May 17, 2018

Despite a rainstorm, numerous poor and working people participated in an “(Un)Welcome Scott Walker” protest at the Milwaukee Public Museum…

Labor, community take on AmazonLabor, community take on Amazon

Labor, community take on Amazon

May 17, 2018

Massive gentrification in Seattle, led by the Amazon company and its headquarters here, has restructured the city. Amazon now rents…

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May Day-LA: Senatorial candidate runs for the revolution

May 17, 2018

Thousands joined several May Day marches in Los Angeles -- the majority of participants from the city's huge migrant population.…

Revolt in educationRevolt in education

Revolt in education

May 17, 2018

Labor organizing has been explosive in the U.S. in 2018. Much of the militancy and organized rank-and-file opposition to ever-increasing…

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In Paris, railroad workers protest at Gare de l’Est

May 17, 2018

Paris, May 14 — At 4 a.m., railroad workers who have been on strike since early April began a day-long demonstration at…

Gaza massacre ignites protestsGaza massacre ignites protests

Gaza massacre ignites protests

May 16, 2018

Worldwide demonstrations erupted after the Israeli massacre of unarmed Palestinian protesters in Gaza on May 14. Palestinians were asserting their…

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Philadelphia Orchestra protests gain support

May 16, 2018

Philadelphia — Since early April, Palestine solidarity activists have gathered outside the Kimmel Center every week to tell the Philadelphia…

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Justice for Jose Campos Torres

May 16, 2018

Houston — On Cinco de Mayo, we think of people celebrating, drinking margaritas and eating Mexican food. But for the…

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U.S. delegation celebrates May Day with Cuba

May 16, 2018

    Havana — More than 70 allies of Cuba living in the U.S. celebrated International Workers’ Day in Havana…