Solidarity

“Pride” tells of solidarity vs. prejudice, winning vs. losing

October 14, 2014

In 1984, a small group of London gays and lesbians collected money for the miners and taught a lesson of solidarity that everybody should memorize.

Hyatt to pay $1 million to fired Boston workers

September 29, 2014 By Barbara Russum

The 2009 firings resulted in a five-year boycott organized by Unite Here Local 26 with strong, nationwide solidarity.

Walmart moms demand better pay and protections for women workers

September 24, 2014 By Special to People’s World

They have a list of changes the company must make to ensure that the women who are key to profits are not living in poverty or putting their health at risk.

Jewish community in Cuba holds gala for world peace

September 23, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"Each one of us may express through the arts the need for peace to prevail on our planet."

Today in labor history: The UMW occupation at Pittston Moss 3 plant

September 17, 2014 By Barbara Russum

In 1989, 98 UMWA members and a minister occupied the Pittston Coal Company's Moss 3 preparation plant in Carbon, Virginia, the most important act of civil disobedience during the Pittston strike.