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Iraqi Communists condemn repression, say “moment of real change” has arrived

November 4, 2019 By Steve Sweeney

With unemployment, corruption, and violence crushing Iraq's working class, the Communist Party says the current system is "a terrible failure."

Oil pipeline spill ravages North Dakota

November 1, 2019 By Jake Johnson

Environmentalists were outraged but not at all surprised to learn Thursday that the Keystone pipeline sprung yet another massive leak.

Tentative agreement ends 11-day Chicago teachers strike

November 1, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The long strike saw unprecedented unity among teachers, parents, students, and school staff support workers.

Workers: Dignity and respect missing from Chipotle menu in New York

October 31, 2019 By Cameron Orr

Last Wednesday, Oct. 23, workers in the fast-food industry walked off their jobs in NYC. They were joined by a group of at least 400 allies targeting the Chipotle store on the corner of 13th street...

Fight for $15 returns to NYC with Chipotle in its crosshairs

October 31, 2019 By PAI

Chipotle is forced by law to pay $15 here, but it still doesn’t recognize its workers’ right to organize without employer interference and intimidation.