Public Workers

Chicago Southeast Side rally for teachers (with video)

September 2, 2011 By Scott Marshall

Teachers, steelworkers, electricians, firefighters and other union members, their families and supporters, rallied here on the Southeast Side to defend teachers and union rights.

For Air Canada workers, tentative pact in tough conditions

August 12, 2011 By Cory Collins

Air Canada is the world's ninth largest passenger airline and was an independent government-owned enterprise until its privatization in the 1980s.

British riots spurred by “greed is good” society

August 10, 2011 By Morning Star

These attitudes were reproduced so grotesquely by the needy inadequates on TV shows such as The Apprentice.

Vote can save jobs, benefits, services

August 8, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Connecticut state workers are now voting for the second time on a tentative agreement reached by their unions and Gov. Malloy to "save jobs, protect benefits and preserve services."

Stand Up for Ohio hosts festival to “bring awesome back”

July 20, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Hear about Stand Up for Ohio's work, and get ready for Aug. 20 festival to bring back awesome to the Buckeye State.