activism
Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
August 26, 2014The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
Read moreCommunity and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
August 25, 2014"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."
Read moreCommunity-labor coalition cheers minimum wage ordinance in San Diego
August 22, 2014But even as the San Diego Labor Council hailed the new measure, it warned about an underhanded petition to undermine it.
Read moreConnecticut labor, environmental, peace groups join together for People’s Climate March
August 21, 2014"Working people will suffer disproportionately from the current patterns of investment and neglect that do not prioritize good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities."
Read moreUSW rolls out platform, denounces greedy forces out to destroy workers
August 15, 2014Delegates adopted a multi-point action platform for coming years to battle what President Gerard called "shrewd, greedy and powerful" forces out to destroy workers.
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