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Seattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strikeSeattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strike

Seattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strike

Seattle teachers and staff suspended their 7-day strike against the Seattle School District on Sept. 15. The strike, with an…

September 22, 2015
Veolia/Transdev ends all investment in IsraelVeolia/Transdev ends all investment in Israel

Veolia/Transdev ends all investment in Israel

In late August, Transdev, a subsidiary of the giant, France-based, transnational corporation Veolia, sold its final 5 percent stake in…

September 17, 2015
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Oregon domestic workers win bill of rights Domestic workers in Oregon, including nannies, in-home caregivers and housekeepers, won historic protections when…

September 13, 2015
Seattle teachers strike for better schoolsSeattle teachers strike for better schools

Seattle teachers strike for better schools

Sept. 12 — Fed up with a hail of attacks on public schools, 5,000 Seattle teachers and staff workers went…

September 12, 2015
Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’

Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’

On August 14, Allegheny Technologies Inc. abruptly locked out 2,200 members of the United Steelworkers union. Since then, USW members…

September 10, 2015
Brazilian autoworkers strike, layoffs cancelledBrazilian autoworkers strike, layoffs cancelled

Brazilian autoworkers strike, layoffs cancelled

The contracts between the United Auto Workers and Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expire Sept. 15. Workers want…

September 10, 2015
Seattle teachers on strikeSeattle teachers on strike

Seattle teachers on strike

The Seattle Education Association voted unanimously to strike on Sept. 3. After a thunderous “yes!” vote to strike, teachers reported…

September 9, 2015
Letters Carriers Union in San Francisco opposes new jailLetters Carriers Union in San Francisco opposes new jail

Letters Carriers Union in San Francisco opposes new jail

The following resolution was adopted on Sept. 2, 2015, by the National Association of Letter Carriers Union - Golden Gate…

September 3, 2015
Workers demand safety at 7-ElevenWorkers demand safety at 7-Eleven

Workers demand safety at 7-Eleven

7-Eleven workers in Buffalo, N.Y., led a march and speakout on Aug. 30 demanding an end to unsafe working conditions.…

September 3, 2015
Pride at Work supports Black Lives MatterPride at Work supports Black Lives Matter

Pride at Work supports Black Lives Matter

Orlando, Fla. -- A lot of pride and fightback energy was on display at the “Triennial Convention of Pride at Work,…

September 2, 2015