Labor
Novel ‘Strumpet City’ depicts 1913 Dublin lockout, Irish proletariat’s first great class struggle
August 25, 2023Though it is plagued by major gaps when it comes to portraying the struggle for national liberation going on at the same time, James Plunkett’s book is still a major read.
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State-named school czar imposes gag order on Houston teachers, staff
August 24, 2023School libraries are being dismantled and turned into detention centers.
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Teamsters overwhelmingly OK new pact with UPS; one stumbling block left
August 23, 2023Members still have to ratify all 44 Supplemental agreements.
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N.Y. State may soon ban punishment for skipping ‘captive audience’ meetings
August 22, 2023Bill heads to the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul who has been supportive of unions.
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Detroit Union Education League panel: UPS workers have mixed opinions on tentative contract
August 22, 2023While the deal is substantial and being hailed in the media as a historic win, it still leaves some concerns unaddressed.
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