Chicago
Cops don’t need more training
March 4, 2022A report published this week by the Chicago Office of the Inspector General reveals that police in that city disproportionately target Black people and subject them to force.
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AFSCME wins twice in Chicago, unionizing Art Institute and its school
January 14, 2022The 600 workers involved in the Windy City join more than 10,000 museum staffers nationwide who are unionized.
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Chicago schools lockout: It ain’t over till it’s over
January 12, 2022Coronavirus testing problems and what to do in the event of further virus resurgence continue to concern teachers and families in the Windy City.
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Workers win at a McDonald’s that gave them dog diapers to use as face masks
August 18, 2021Forced to strike for 22 months, Oakland McDonald’s workers settle with bosses who gave them dog diapers and told them to use rubber bands to tie coffee filters over their noses and mouths to protect against...
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Empowering communities key to public safety in Chicago
August 4, 2021Community control of the police is a prerequisite to making the streets safe for the people.
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