NAFTA

Unionists lobby vs. trade pacts

October 10, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists face uphill odds in battling against so-called U.S. "free trade" pacts with South Korea, Panama and Colombia.

Chipotle fires Mexican workers for crime of working

March 29, 2011 By David Bacon

Three months ago the chain that made its fortune selling Mexican food made by Mexican workers fired hundreds of them throughout Minnesota. Their crime was that they worked, but had no immigration papers.

Nazis on border support SB 1070

July 21, 2010 By Vivian Weinstein

As a Jew, I have become alarmed over recent events on the immigration issue regarding the Arizona Law SB 1070 signed by Arizona Governor Brewer.

AFL-CIO president issues ringing call for immigrant rights

June 22, 2010 By Rick Nagin

CLEVELAND - In a major policy statement, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka said the denial of rights to millions of undocumented workers threatens all Americans.

Banana wars and the fraud of “free” trade

January 6, 2010 By Emile Schepers

The announcement in December of a deal to end the so called "Banana Wars" is not unqualified good news. Instead, it should instruct us as to the nature of so called "free" trade.