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Verizon workers, allies stage massive contract rally

August 2, 2011 By Gary Bono

Verizon, which earns billions in profits and whose chief officer makes $55,000 per day, is attacking the working conditions, health benefits and pensions of its unionized workforce.

Community, labor demand Rep. Akin protect vital social services

August 1, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

Nearly 100 community, labor and retiree activists rallied outside of Congressman Todd Akin's St. Louis office July 29.

NAACP: Over a century of struggle

July 29, 2011 By Rossana Cambron And Luis Rivas

Since its founding 102 years ago, the NAACP has been at the forefront in the fight for civil rights and social justice for African Americans and all working people.

Longshore workers battle union-buster (video)

July 26, 2011 By Tim Wheeler And Teresa Albano

EGT, an international consortium in Longview, Wash., is privatizing a public dock, owned by the Port of Longview, and bringing in scab labor to bust the workers' local longshore union.

Stand Up for Ohio hosts festival to “bring awesome back”

July 20, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Hear about Stand Up for Ohio's work, and get ready for Aug. 20 festival to bring back awesome to the Buckeye State.