Public Workers
African Americans, women and youth hit hard
April 12, 2011The Republican assault on the public sector threatens to accelerate the rate at which public employees are being laid off, with especially dire consequences for African Americans and women.
Read moreIn Texas, thousands rally to “Save our State”
April 7, 2011Days after 1,000 union-inspired protests rattled America, tardy Texans held their statewide coalition march and rally.
Read moreYoung trade unionists mark Baltimore “We Are One” Day
April 7, 2011Unity to defeat the attack on workers was the theme, with Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke keynoting, at the Young Trade Unionists event.
Read moreIn a government shutdown, who is “essential”?
April 7, 2011With a federal government shutdown looming, Elaine Mitchell is wondering if she's "essential" and if she'll get paid, or when.
Read moreWisconsin: beachhead in the fight for democracy
April 6, 2011The battle in Wisconsin, the epicenter of a labor-led popular nationwide uprising, is stoking the fires of a people's counteroffensive.
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