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Unions mobilize to defend immigrants, defeat ICEUnions mobilize to defend immigrants, defeat ICE

Unions mobilize to defend immigrants, defeat ICE

Over 2,000 union members and community supporters rallied here on Aug. 15 for “Labor United to Free the Children.” Called…

August 21, 2018
Solidarity drives a taxi workers’ winSolidarity drives a taxi workers’ win

Solidarity drives a taxi workers’ win

In New York City within the last year, six taxi and “black car” limo drivers killed themselves — in financial…

August 19, 2018
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

D.C. transit union refuses to work on Nazi-only trains After neo-Nazis decided to commemorate last year’s Unite the Right march…

August 19, 2018
Missouri voters push back anti-union offensiveMissouri voters push back anti-union offensive

Missouri voters push back anti-union offensive

Tuesday, Aug. 7, was an election day in five states, mostly primaries or special elections. The most newsworthy vote, however,…

August 16, 2018
Iowa workers fight to save UI Labor CenterIowa workers fight to save UI Labor Center

Iowa workers fight to save UI Labor Center

Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 13 — Iowa workers are fighting to save the University of Iowa’s Labor Center from being…

August 16, 2018
Migrant farmworkers march for dignity and justice in Washington StateMigrant farmworkers march for dignity and justice in Washington State

Migrant farmworkers march for dignity and justice in Washington State

Whatcom County, Wash. — A Marcha por la Dignidad (March for Dignity), organized by Community to Community Development (C2C), wound…

August 14, 2018
African harvest workers strike in southern ItalyAfrican harvest workers strike in southern Italy

African harvest workers strike in southern Italy

By Gerhard Feldbauer After the death of 12 farmworkers in a traffic accident in southern Italy on Aug. 6, hundreds…

August 14, 2018
Detroit janitors win $15/hourDetroit janitors win $15/hour

Detroit janitors win $15/hour

Detroit — The movement for a $15-an-hour minimum wage for all workers took a step forward in Detroit when 1,700…

August 11, 2018
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

1,800 Vermont nurses strike for raises and safe staffing The 1,800 nurses and 300 health professionals at the University of…

August 4, 2018
Charter-Spectrum strikers left in limboCharter-Spectrum strikers left in limbo

Charter-Spectrum strikers left in limbo

The New York state Public Service Commission rescinded the Charter/Time Warner merger on July 27. It effectively threw Charter, the…

August 1, 2018