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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
Unions step forward to battle racismUnions step forward to battle racism

Unions step forward to battle racism

A large demonstration and strategy conference that is being called the “Days of Grace” is expected to take place in…

September 2, 2015
Brazilian autoworkers strike back against layoffsBrazilian autoworkers strike back against layoffs

Brazilian autoworkers strike back against layoffs

On Aug. 8, General Motors do Brasil, which has four plants in the country, announced there would be 798 workers…

September 1, 2015
Rising struggle lifts pay, rightsRising struggle lifts pay, rights

Rising struggle lifts pay, rights

Low-wage workers are winning big victories in their continuing struggle to raise wages and strengthen rights for those in the…

September 1, 2015
Autoworkers speak out against concessionsAutoworkers speak out against concessions

Autoworkers speak out against concessions

Several dozen autoworkers expressed their feelings at the “Autoworker Speakout” in Detroit on Aug. 23. This annual event, organized by…

August 29, 2015