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UPS fires 250 workers: class struggle, NY-style (with video)

April 1, 2014 By Gabe Falsetta

On Feb. 26, UPS fired a 24-year UPS worker and union activist who was protesting the grueling 12-hour days during a bitter winter, and the company's unwillingness to reach an agreement addressing the issue.

Where is the movement to turn around this economy?

March 31, 2014 By Albert Bender

To really keep up with just population growth some 200,000 good jobs, ones that pay a living wage, need to be created each month.

Wind gives small towns a boost

March 28, 2014 By Lu Nelsen

It provides a new income source to farmers and ranchers, reinvigorating small communities, providing funding for fire and police departments, schools, infrastructure, and other public services.

De Blasio calls for unity in the fight for quality education

March 28, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner

In an effort to set the record straight and heal a rift with New York State's Gov. Cuomo and charter school supporters, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made a major speech on his education...

The war that won’t go away

March 26, 2014 By Len Yannielli

Melvin Morris, 80, received a Medal of Honor this month. Why is he receiving it belatedly? Because he was discriminated against during the time of the U.S. War in Vietnam.