CBTU – People's World

St. Louis says farewell to Jim Wilkerson, Black labor leader and CBTU founder

November 8, 2024 By Tony Pecinovsky

Wilkerson was part of a larger nationwide movement against racism and for equality within largely white skilled trades.

Labor and civil rights icon, Bill Lucy, dies at 90

September 30, 2024 By Mark Gruenberg

He helped assemble and lead the famous “I Am a Man” unionization drive in Memphis in 1968.

Black labor leaders say united front needed in November to save democracy

May 30, 2024 By Cameron Harrison And Eric Brooks

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention puts the fight for democracy front and center.

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists demands ceasefire, calls for Palestinian state

May 28, 2024 By Cameron Harrison And Roger McKenzie

CBTU’s Canadian section leads the fight for resolution.

La Coalición de Sindicalistas Negros traza una estrategia para 2024 y más allá

May 24, 2024 By Cameron Harrison And Eric Brooks

HOUSTON—“Permanecer neutral significa permanecer en silencio. Significa poner en riesgo los derechos de los trabajadores y los derechos civiles de todos. Significa la continuación del desempleo y los bajos salarios mientras los poderosos continúan enriqueciéndose”. Ésa...