Education
Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City
November 17, 2015Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.
Read moreWashington State electorate gives green light on important issues
November 10, 2015Tacoma voters approved a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2018, a partial victory.
Read moreMillionStudentMarch demands end to education profiteering, wage stagnation
November 10, 2015According to the #MillionStudentMarch website, 58 percent of the $1 trillion owed in student loans are held by the poorest 23 percent of Americans.
Read moreNew Yorkers protest hedge fund-backed charter school ad
October 5, 2015Parents, civil rights leaders, elected officials, clergy and advocacy groups rallied outside the NYC Department of Education HQ.
Read moreProtest hypocritical charter school TV ad
September 30, 2015"FES has actively opposed educational equity by working against fair funding for schools that serve high need students."
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