activism
Union activist sees new unity, new day for labor movement
June 24, 2014My members, along with hundreds of labor, community, faith and student allies, have arrived to show support to fast food workers organizing for $15-an hour and a union.
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CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
June 18, 2014The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
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Retirees gather, organize for social justice
June 17, 2014Themed "Building Retiree Power," the ARA convention focused on income inequality and preserving Americans' right to a secure retirement.
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Fight for $15: CPUSA Convention highlights fight for a living wage
June 17, 2014At the Peoples World panel on June 13 called "Working for a Living: New Challenges," workers who have been part of the Fight for 15 campaign to raise fast food wages made their voices heard.
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UFCW on a roll in southern California
June 5, 2014Unionists ratified a new contract with the area's big food chains, and Local 770 passed the 100-store organizing mark at CVS, adding 2,000 members.
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