U.S. and Canada

Postal workers, supporters protest cuts

Rye Brook, N.Y. -- Members of the New York Metro and Mid-Hudson areas of the American Postal Workers Union, the…

September 30, 2014

At Bronx meeting, Venezuela’s President Maduro says revolution ‘will not fall’

Bronx, N.Y. -- When the history books in the U.S. are finally written by the working class, they will write…

September 29, 2014

‘We still need $15 and a union – now!’

Organizations in Los Angeles are attempting to put a $15-an-hour minimum wage referendum on the ballot for that city. John…

September 29, 2014

National convergence in Ferguson Oct. 9-13

The following excerpts are from a statement released by the “Hands Up” coalition, comprised of mainly St. Louis County activists,…

September 28, 2014

Where is justice for Michael Brown?

Legal expert Lisa Bloom told Chris Hayes on his “All In” show on MSNBC on September 17: “Every time this…

September 28, 2014

Oct. 8: Protest the bosses

A protest will be held against the World Business Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 8, starting at 4 p.m. at Radio…

September 28, 2014

The meaning of Ferguson

Aug. 31 — Before recent days, who among us had ever heard of Ferguson, Missouri? Because of what happened there,…

September 27, 2014

Growing labor support for the Cuban Five

The Service Employees union headquarters ground-floor meeting room in Washington, D.C., was standing-room-only on Sept. 13 for the premiere of…

September 27, 2014

Pack the courtroom Oct. 6: Drop charges against Boston school bus drivers’ leader

The Boston School Bus Drivers Union fight against heartless union-buster Veolia is being waged on many fronts. It’s now a…

September 26, 2014

Quitman 10+2 defendant acquitted

Quitman, Ga. -- On Sept. 17, after three trials held over four years, Lula Smart, the first of the Quitman…

September 25, 2014