New York

Fight against Walmart stepped up

February 4, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

In rallies nationwide, union members told communities of the retailer's record and urged opposition to Walmart - even if itscaled back from its usual "superstores."

Internet organizing brings on the ground victory

January 12, 2011 By John Wojcik

Laptops might forever replace leaflets as the way people get the word out when they want to form unions at their workplaces.

Wal-Mart job-killing “Trojan horse,” says new report

January 12, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Allowing Wal-Mart open a store here would be akin to letting in an economy-killing "Trojan Horse," says this city's Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and he has a study to prove it.

Cuomo likely to propose austerity budget

January 10, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta And Bill Davis

Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo's inaugural speech offers some perspective as to what his budget proposal will look like: "austerity, corruption and competition" are on the agenda.

$NY governor bans fracking – for now$

NY governor bans fracking – for now

December 20, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.