strikes

‘Strike for Black Lives’ targets racism, demands HEROES Act passage

July 21, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

"Even before George Floyd’s life was taken, the ‘normal’ everyone keeps talking about going back to wasn’t working for us."

Tens of thousands walk off job in ‘Strike for Black Lives’

July 20, 2020 By Aaron Morrison

Strikers are demanding sweeping action by corporations and government to confront systemic racism and economic inequality.

Biden backs strikers at Bath Iron Works

June 29, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

“The union has struggled and bargained over decades to make these safe, quality jobs that Maine workers can survive in over a long career and earn a decent living."

Wildcat strikes spreading in Yakima, Wash. over unsafe working conditions

May 26, 2020 By Marc Brodine

The workers are demanding safer working conditions and $2-an-hour hazardous duty pay.

May Day Voices: Strikers in Massachusetts

May 6, 2020 By Al Neal

“We want to send the clear message that sanctions are a form of warfare, and our government and our people have a responsibility to stop these murderous policies at home and abroad.”