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Chicagoland auto mechanics strike, say dealers’ proposal is ‘license to steal’

August 6, 2021 By Roberta Wood

831 Chicago area mechanics left their toolboxes locked this week and are now wielding picket signs instead of wrenches.

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka dies at 72

August 5, 2021 By PAI

“He practiced what he preached and he brought the voices of working people to the forefront of our nation’s consciousness.”

Pelosi kills Medicare For All bill for lack of votes

August 5, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

“I don’t want my members to walk a plank on a vote that we ain’t gonna win.”

Empowering communities key to public safety in Chicago

August 4, 2021 By Frank Chapman

Community control of the police is a prerequisite to making the streets safe for the people.

Poor People’s Campaign ramps up pressure for political reform

August 3, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Busloads of marchers return to the Capitol demanding Congress act on voting rights, immigration reform, ending the filibuster, and raising the minimum wage.