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Syriza and the banks: a Greek tale for U.S. workers

February 24, 2015 By John Case

The banks declarations have been painfully exposed as lies, as Greece's economy has shrunk nearly one-third since it began following austerity policies.

“Two Days, One Night” is a film worth seeing

February 10, 2015 By Gabe Falsetta

Sandra urgently struggles to get her job back by reversing a vote taken by her co-workers to continue working with one less worker and each receive a 1,000 euro bonus.

Greece’s Tsipras declares end to austerity, favors jobless over creditors

February 9, 2015 By Demetris Nellas

Alexis Tsipras set his leftist government on a collision course with Greece's creditors, proclaiming an end to the era of austerity and "five years of bailout barbarity."

Left victory in Greece breaks new ground

January 28, 2015 By Emile Schepers

All eyes are on Greece, where left-wing Alexis Tsipras became the new prime minister on Monday, Jan. 26.

Walmart workers plan new round of Black Friday protests

October 24, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Walmart workers have been agitating peacefully for years for pro-worker changes at the notoriously anti-worker low-paying lousy-benefits retail monster.