Labor

Unions say Verizon taking its cue from Wisconsin’s governor

August 15, 2011 By John Wojcik

Union leaders say Verizon management, taking its lead from right-wing GOP governors, is trying to kill public support for its striking workers by portraying them as an overpaid elite.

Locked-out workers take message to Crystal Sugar’s doorstep

August 15, 2011 By Barb Kucera

More than 600 locked out sugar workers and supporters rallied outside the headquarters of American Crystal Sugar August 11, demanding an end to the lockout.

Heartland workers, activists stand with CWA against Verizon

August 13, 2011 By Tom Sullivan

Why did workers, organizers and just plain folks rally in support of a struggle happening a thousand miles away? For CWA Local 6360 Vice President Todd Appleby, the answer is simple.

Beep, honk: Verizon picketers get noisy support in upstate NY

August 12, 2011 By Esther Moroze And Bill Davis

The sounds of support from passing drivers reached us before we got to the picket line in an industrial area of Syracuse on Thursday.

Verizon strike: It’s “high noon” for all workers

August 12, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

Many of the women and men had their children with them, some experiencing the fight for justice for the first time.