Solidarity – Page 101 – People's World

Snow, ice and wind no deterrent as Wisconsin protests begin week two

February 22, 2011 By John Wojcik

Thousands of people braved the cold, even slept outside the state Capitol, to support workers' rights.

Kefaya, y’all! (Enough!)

February 7, 2011

Even in Dallas on the day before the Superbowl, demonstrators stood up in solidarity with the democracy movement in Egypt.

The nation’s football players: “Let us play!”

February 2, 2011 By John Wojcik

Members of the NFL Players Association, are facing the possibility of being out of work if their bosses follow up on threats to lock them out when their contract expires March 4.

Demonstrations, nationwide strike rock Egypt, world labor voices solidarity

February 1, 2011 By Dan Margolis

A general strike, to continue until Mubarak's government falls, has been called by the newly formed Federation of Egyptian Trade Unions.

U.S. union leader jailed in Mexico for supporting Sonora miners

January 27, 2011 By John Wojcik

The United Steelworkers has condemned the Jan. 24 arrest of Manny Armenta, one of its international representatives, by customs officials in the northern Mexican state of Sonora.