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No union-busting at Columbia UniversityNo union-busting at Columbia University

No union-busting at Columbia University

New York City — Unions and allies at Columbia University are gearing up for a militant protest against “right-to-work-for-less” right-winger…

February 22, 2018
Statewide education strike looms in West VirginiaStatewide education strike looms in West Virginia

Statewide education strike looms in West Virginia

Charleston, W.V. — Thousands of public, state and education employees rallied here at the state Capitol on Feb. 17  to…

February 20, 2018
Unions demand end to anti-worker systemUnions demand end to anti-worker system

Unions demand end to anti-worker system

After the shock of Trump's victory in 2017, unions have been relatively quiet  with no major protests. At the same…

February 20, 2018
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

‘Tip-stealing’ rule of Labor Dept. exposed The Department of Labor announced a new rule Dec. 4 to allow employers to…

February 15, 2018
Sanitation workers’ strike 1968 — solidarity and resistanceSanitation workers’ strike 1968 — solidarity and resistance

Sanitation workers’ strike 1968 — solidarity and resistance

Fifty years ago, seven thousand sanitation workers, members of Teamsters Local 831, flooded City Hall Park on Feb. 2, 1968,…

February 15, 2018
Solidarity sparks school bus driver victorySolidarity sparks school bus driver victory

Solidarity sparks school bus driver victory

Seattle, Wash., public school bus drivers were ecstatic on Feb. 10 after winning a new advanced contract following a nine-day…

February 12, 2018
Seattle school bus drivers strike for health careSeattle school bus drivers strike for health care

Seattle school bus drivers strike for health care

Feb. 5 — Over 400 Seattle school bus drivers, members of Teamsters Local 174, went on strike against First Student,…

February 6, 2018
Buffalo, N.Y., labor support for Puerto RicoBuffalo, N.Y., labor support for Puerto Rico

Buffalo, N.Y., labor support for Puerto Rico

Members of the Puerto Rico Hurricane María Relief Fund Committee were at a Feb. 3, Buffalo, N.Y., rally which called…

February 5, 2018
Education workers fighting back in West VirginiaEducation workers fighting back in West Virginia

Education workers fighting back in West Virginia

Teachers and school support staff are currently in motion in West Virginia.  On Feb. 2, roughly 2,000 teachers and service…

February 5, 2018
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

LA Times writers vote union after 136 years The Los Angeles Times has a long history of viciously anti-union ownership…

February 3, 2018