International
Posts from Paris: Unions act on climate change
November 30, 2015This morning I joined the international union movement and 10,000 others to form the Human Chain for the Climate.
Read moreAfter Keystone XL: Why the Paris climate summit could be different
November 25, 2015For the first time, leaders from the advanced capitalist countries and those of the emerging economies seem to be on the same page when it comes to the urgency of slowing climate change.
Read moreIs “pitiless war” the best leaders can offer these days?
November 19, 2015A week of horrible carnage, and more pain as the powerful take refuge in clichéd policies that once again turn the wheel of violence.
Read moreTrumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
November 17, 2015New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
Read moreAfter first look at full TPP text, union leaders give pact thumbs down
November 6, 2015Union leaders gave the 12-nation treaty an initial thumbs down as being too pro-corporate and not guaranteeing workers' rights.
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