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World Federation of Trade Unions ‘looking ahead’

The World Federation of Trade Unions held its 17th Congress on Oct. 5-8 in Durban, South Africa. Below are excerpts…

October 25, 2016

What Obama didn’t say about Cuba

Don’t let the Barack Obama administration flip the script. On Oct. 14 media headlines told the U.S. public they could…

October 21, 2016

Stop war threats: Peace treaty with Korea now!

“No first use” of nuclear weapons. It is a pledge never to attack another country with nuclear bombs or missiles,…

October 21, 2016

Is Donald Trump a friend of peace?

Who are our enemies? Who are our friends? This is a question of the first importance for the revolution. To…

October 20, 2016

U.S. talks “peace,” makes war in Middle East

Oct. 17 -- As Washington escalates bombing operations against Yemen, a new proposal to cease hostilities has been announced. Secretary…

October 20, 2016

Haiti relief efforts fall short as humanitarian crisis grows

Oct. 17 -- Over 1,000 people have reportedly died as a result of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, just six-and-a-half years…

October 20, 2016

Pentagon behind Yemen disaster

Oct. 16 -- The Navy destroyer USS Nitze fired Tomahawk cruise missiles on Oct. 13 at what Washington claimed were…

October 18, 2016

U.S. Hands Off Syria: Urgent call on eve of wider war

The following edited statement was issued by the Hands Off Syria Coalition. We raise our voices against the violence of…

October 18, 2016

COSATU’s general strike and international march demand labor rights in South Africa

Durban, South Africa - The Congress of South African Trade Unions followed a successful one-day national general strike on Oct.…

October 17, 2016

Women strike in Poland for abortion rights

Black flooded the streets of Warsaw and 60 other Polish cities on Oct. 3. It is estimated that upwards of…

October 16, 2016