activism
“We’re unemployed and we are united!” at Take Back the Capitol
December 19, 2011Those in Congress who are arrogantly playing politics with the lives of four million workers on extended unemployment compensation will not have a quiet moment.
Read moreLabor rallies to extend unemployment lifeline
December 13, 2011The AFL-CIO and allied groups have held actions in 50 cities urging extension of unemployment benefits set to begin expiring in January.
Read moreTenants get together and fight slumlord
December 13, 2011Doyle Gardens sounds like it might be a pleasant apartment complex, where residents stroll down walkways between flowerbeds surrounded by greenery. Its name is a lie.
Read moreChicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools
December 9, 2011The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.
Read moreFlorida family fights to stay together
December 8, 2011The couple met on a blind date and fell in love. No family, especially one with two young children, should have to face so much adversity in order to stay united, they say.
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