Labor
Locked-out workers take message to Crystal Sugar’s doorstep
August 15, 2011More than 600 locked out sugar workers and supporters rallied outside the headquarters of American Crystal Sugar August 11, demanding an end to the lockout.
Read moreHeartland workers, activists stand with CWA against Verizon
August 13, 2011Why 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.
Read moreBeep, honk: Verizon picketers get noisy support in upstate NY
August 12, 2011The sounds of support from passing drivers reached us before we got to the picket line in an industrial area of Syracuse on Thursday.
Read moreVerizon strike: It’s “high noon” for all workers
August 12, 2011Many of the women and men had their children with them, some experiencing the fight for justice for the first time.
Read moreUnions warn about deceptive California ballot measure
August 12, 2011Wealthy conservatives are behind a ballot initiative that would restrict unions' involvement in political campaigns.
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