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Women in Mexico marching for International Women's Day

Protests and Celebrations Mark Women’s Day, Despite Threats

By ADAM GELLER Mar 8, 2020 Tensions marred some celebrations, but women still marched en mass in cities around the world, even those affected by the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Teachers Demonstrate How to Save America’s Public Services

By Sarah Lahm / Independent Media Institute Feb 28, 2020 Educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, may walk off the job in March in an effort to shift the politics over what the public funds. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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How Trump’s Trade Policies Failed Workers

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 24, 2020 Despite his high-blown campaign promises, Trump has perpetuated the system he claimed he would disrupt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Declares It’s Time for Workers to Win the Class War

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 22, 2019 The democratic presidential candidate unveils a comprehensive plan to double union membership and strengthen labor rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Movement Against Charter Schools Helped Oust Puerto Rico’s Governor

Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Aug 1, 2019 Puerto Rico’s teachers fought off charter school corruption and helped send a governor packing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Administration, Democrats Make Progress on New NAFTA

PAUL WISEMAN and KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Jul 30, 2019 Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

All Hail the Ride-Share Strike

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig May 8, 2019 Company executives make huge profits at the expense of drivers and customers. Now unions are striking on the eve of Uber's IPO. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Teachers in Oakland Approve Contract Ending Strike

The Associated Press Mar 4, 2019 The new deal, which union members call a triumph, will include an 11 percent salary increase and a one-time 3 percent bonus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Month: The Striking, and Winning, L.A. Teachers

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 31, 2019 The success of their high-stakes bid is all the more significant considering the tenor of the current moment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Veterans Changed the Military and Built the Middle Class

Kevin Basl / OtherWords Nov 12, 2018 Like labor unions before them, veterans and soldiers organized to win benefits millions now rely on. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )