Democratic Party – Page 31

Centrist ‘New Democrats’ demand for quick vote on ‘New NAFTA’ irks Machinists

September 11, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Right-wing "New Democrats" are pushing for a vote on the new NAFTA, but the Machinists union and allies in Congress are putting on the brakes.

With hurricane destruction as backdrop, Democratic aspirants address climate change

September 6, 2019 By John Bachtell

The 7-hour CNN Climate Town Hall was the result of pressure from environmental activists, who had unsuccessfully pushed the DNC to hold such a forum.

On pensions and other issues, Democratic hopefuls disappoint Teamsters’ Hoffa—so far

September 6, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Pensions and retirement security are top of the agenda for Teamsters and many unions.

Rating the presidential hopefuls: Only a few support unions in public

September 6, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Virtually all the candidates support strengthening workers’ rights, especially the right to organize. All also support raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. But there is one key difference.

Op-ed: Can the working class trust the Democrats?

September 4, 2019 By Marc Dunn And Leo Jennings

The eagerness of some Dems to place Wall Street above Main Street is the key to solving the mystery of November 8, 2016: Why did so many working-class voters abandon the Democratic Party and vote for...