labor movement
Teamsters activism in Chicago suburbs: Two strikes, one loss in court
August 19, 2026They battle IKEA, fight for forest preserve and Cook County workers
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Senate Republicans launch McCarthyite attack on Machinists union over Cuba solidarity
August 19, 2026The Congressional probe of the IAM is part of a coordinated assault against not only Cuba but also the left, trade unions, and peace activists across the U.S.
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AFSCME’s Saunders urges workers to keep up the fight
August 18, 2026Tells his convention delegates in Chicago to oust all the anti-union lawmakers.
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WFTU calls for day of action against imperialist war and militarism
August 17, 2026“Workers all over the world know that the tremendous resources channeled into the war economy are drained away at the expense of the welfare state, education, healthcare, wages, pensions, and benefits,” the World Federation of Trade...
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Spokane below my wings, lost in smoke, all ashes
August 14, 2026Writer Tim Wheeler reflects on the deep labor movement history and the road forward in Spokane, Washington as the wildfires burn
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