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Groundbreaking 1984 strike inspires organizing today

October 1, 2014 By Art Perlo

Despite current battles brewing, Yale's new president, Peter Salovey, came by to shake hands with each of the workers, recognizing the respect they had won in the hard fought 1984 battle.

Locked-out workers from Superman’s town go to D.C.

October 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Honeywell locked out 150 workers, members of USW Local 7-669, an old Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers local, on August 2.

Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent

October 1, 2014 By Mike Hall

Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.

U.S. steps up dangerous bombing campaign in Syria

October 1, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Already Reuters has reported that U.S. missiles destroyed grain silos in a northern Syrian town, killing civilians but not ISIS fighters.

Labor educator Worthen’s new book goes where few have gone before

September 30, 2014 By Teresa Albano

In her new book, "What Did You Learn at Work Today? The Forbidden Lessons of Labor Education," Helena Worthen provides a unique blend of theory and practice.