Joelle Fishman
LATEST ARTICLES BY Joelle Fishman
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Youth march and tribute to Craig Gauthier mark African American History month
February 19, 2014The youth understand that if society were free from racism and division, all youth in Connecticut and elsewhere could become strong leaders today.
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L & M nurses and tech workers win a contract
February 12, 2014The 800 workers stood strong and with a broad array of public support forced the administration of the community hospital to end the lockout.
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Connecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract
January 29, 2014Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.
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Hartford rising for Community Bill of Rights
January 22, 2014The multi-racial rally, called in the spirit of Dr. King's 1964 poor people's campaign, was held in Hartford's North End, one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in the nation.
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Toni Harp sworn in as mayor of New Haven
January 8, 2014The auditorium and overflow room at New Haven's Career High School were packed on as Toni Harp was sworn in.
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L & M nurses and techs back on the job as negotiations continue
December 19, 2013The caregivers' return to work temporarily halts a standoff over the future of health service delivery for the region.
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Tell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
December 19, 2013In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
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Locked out L&M nurses, techs get outpouring of support
December 12, 2013Support is mounting daily for 800 courageous locked out nurses and tech workers, as the corporation failed to show up for further negotiations.
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