Labor
Brazil: Temer coup government rocked by general strike
May 8, 2017Brazil's president wants to raise the retirement age to 75. Workers responded with a general strike paralyzing the country, while police hit back with violence.
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Thousands gather in Oakland for May Day actions
May 4, 2017Linking arms for the protest were a broad spectrum of organizations representing immigrants from all corners of the world.
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Carrier union rep: Trump could stop offshoring if he wanted to
May 4, 2017On day one, Trump could have saved thousands of U.S. jobs. He didn't.
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In Chicago, undocumented workers take the streets for May Day
May 2, 2017On May 1st, laborers, activists, and community members gathered around the city to celebrate the annual International Workers’ Day march.
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Los Angeles’ street heat “will overcome any tweet”
May 2, 2017L.A.'s was one of the nation's largest May Day marches, characterized by a spirit of resistance, unity, and defiance.
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