Chris Butters

Chris Butters is a socialist and labor activist, retired NYC court reporter, and a former DC 37 (AFSCME) chapter officer. In addition to participating in anti-racist and labor struggles, his poetry continues to be published in Blue Collar Review, a quarterly journal of poetry and prose published by Partisan Press, and many other literary and left poetry magazines.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Chris Butters

U.S.

New York activists expect massive September climate march at UN
July 7, 2014 By Chris Butters
"Make it bigger, make it bolder, make it more challenging, because literally the whole world will be watching."
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Arts

Workers Unite Film Festival opens May 9 in NYC
May 1, 2014 By Chris Butters
New York City is the home of many film festivals. Most don't highlight the lives of working people, although some have working people as characters.
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Labor

UPS firing of Teamster drivers rescinded
April 18, 2014 By Chris Butters
All those struggling in New York and nationally for a better life could not help but take notice: Labor solidarity worked!
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U.S.

Angela Davis: Defeating racism the key to curbing the right wing
March 5, 2014 By Chris Butters
The celebration in New York of African American culture and struggles, featured a mix of working-class culture, educational presentations, and progressive politics.
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