Public Workers

Young trade unionists mark Baltimore “We Are One” Day

April 7, 2011 By Jim Baldridge

Unity to defeat the attack on workers was the theme, with Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke keynoting, at the Young Trade Unionists event.

In a government shutdown, who is “essential”?

April 7, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

With a federal government shutdown looming, Elaine Mitchell is wondering if she's "essential" and if she'll get paid, or when.

Wisconsin: beachhead in the fight for democracy

April 6, 2011

The battle in Wisconsin, the epicenter of a labor-led popular nationwide uprising, is stoking the fires of a people's counteroffensive.

Poll: Americans side with public workers and their unions

April 5, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Though unions are under attack in states from Wisconsin to Maine by tea party-backed Republican governors, they are winning the war of public opinion, according to the results of a new poll.

Texas joins national protests

April 4, 2011

Activists note even in Republican dominated Texas, protests for public workers and labor rights have been occuring throughout the state almost every day.