Labor

In celebration of the life of Jack A. Lucas, PhD 1925 – 2009

A deeply committed and gentle human being, dedicated to the working class cause of a better world and devoted to solidarity with the people of Latin America, Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus, Central Connecticut State University, Leader...

Honoring Fred Gaboury

Needed now: a national retirement security program

An autoworker we know is facing the possible slashing of his General Motors pension, earned in decades of work. Even with the full pension and his Social Security check, this 79-year-old retiree can barely cover his...

At Chrysler its the workers, as usual, who come to the rescue

The rank-and-file approved, on April 29, a deal between the United Auto Workers union and Chrysler LLC that involves major new concessions by workers that will help the automaker slash costs and hang on in its...

Stella D’Oro strike continues, support grows

BRONX, N.Y. -- Over a hundred members of the NY State United Teachers and the PSC (Professional and Staff Congress -- CUNY) joined Stella D'Oro bakery workers on their picket line in the northwest Bronx here...