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Potential railroad strike could ‘shut it down’Potential railroad strike could ‘shut it down’

Potential railroad strike could ‘shut it down’

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, once a building trades union leader, has threatened the 12 unions that represent freight…

November 7, 2022
Rhode Island activists demand local job fundingRhode Island activists demand local job funding

Rhode Island activists demand local job funding

Providence, Rhode Island Oct. 19 — “Organize! Mobilize! Fightback!” The sound of the tenor drumbeat reverberated up the sweeping staircase…

November 7, 2022
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Rail union signal workers reject federal tentative agreement A second railroad workers union, Railroad Signal workers (BRS) representing over 6,000…

November 4, 2022
Letter carriers surprise Postmaster General DejoyLetter carriers surprise Postmaster General Dejoy

Letter carriers surprise Postmaster General Dejoy

By Dave Welsh San Francisco Over the Oct. 22-23 weekend, the U.S. Postal Service workforce learned that Postmaster General Louis…

November 3, 2022
Workers in France conduct one-day general strikeWorkers in France conduct one-day general strike

Workers in France conduct one-day general strike

Protesters clashed with the police in numerous cities, as 300,000 workers participated in a partial general strike in France Oct.…

October 28, 2022
Despite Albany Amazon setback, union surge continuesDespite Albany Amazon setback, union surge continues

Despite Albany Amazon setback, union surge continues

“It was a sham election,” said Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls, referring to the union representation election at an…

October 28, 2022
Philadelphia protest opposes developers plans targeting ChinatownPhiladelphia protest opposes developers plans targeting Chinatown

Philadelphia protest opposes developers plans targeting Chinatown

Philadelphia Billed as a chance to “network and shmooze with Philadelphia’s top real estate developers and professionals,” the Jewish Federation…

October 28, 2022
Militant Teamsters blockade breaks Sysco scab operation in Plympton, MassachusettsMilitant Teamsters blockade breaks Sysco scab operation in Plympton, Massachusetts

Militant Teamsters blockade breaks Sysco scab operation in Plympton, Massachusetts

Boston For two weeks beginning Oct. 1, Sysco Boston — an outpost in Plympton of the global food and food…

October 27, 2022
Workers’ struggles open path to combat U.S. war drive in UkraineWorkers’ struggles open path to combat U.S. war drive in Ukraine

Workers’ struggles open path to combat U.S. war drive in Ukraine

To the joy of the military-industrial complex, both parties in the U.S. Congress plan to lock in up to $50…

October 26, 2022
Activists disrupt UPenn/Yale football gameActivists disrupt UPenn/Yale football game

Activists disrupt UPenn/Yale football game

Students and community activists working to tackle climate and housing crises put a temporary halt to a major Ivy League…

October 25, 2022