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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians are on strike

September 14, 2016 By Gene Lantz

The musicians are courageously conducting a high profile labor action; the strike is also very winnable.

India made labor history with the world’s largest general strike

September 13, 2016 By Vijay Prashad

Half the Indian population are deprived of the basics of life such as food, energy, housing, drinking water, sanitation, health care, education and social security.

The Paul Lavietes story comes to light: A victory over McCarthyism

September 13, 2016 By Eric A. Gordon

Except for the fact that he did not enjoy the renown of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, Lavietes' story is just as inspiring.

Republican platform calls for destruction of workers’ rights

September 13, 2016 By Larry Rubin

Here's a comparison between the Democratic and Republican platforms; because the Republicans use coded, twisted language, we've included helpful translations.

National Moral Monday action targets Gov. Rauner in Chicago

September 13, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

In Chicago, the demand was for Republican Gov. Rauner to "stop killing us" and to facilitate the passage of a budget that prioritizes poor and working families.