strikes
For these new Chicago teachers, April 1 strike was all about students
April 12, 2016Chicago teachers went on strike to protest Bruce Rauner and the budget crisis, which threatens public schools and state universities.
Read moreTeachers lead wave of strikes and job actions in Chicago
March 31, 2016April 1 is likely to go down in history as unions and community organizations representing people from all walks of life stage strikes and actions from one end of the city to the other.
Read moreChicago teachers plan April 1 strike for public education
March 29, 2016Hoping to send a message to the Board of Education, Mayor Emanuel, and Illinois Gov. Rauner, Chicago teachers are set to walk off the job in a one-day strike this Friday.
Read moreToday in labor history: First recorded strike in Egypt, maybe ever
November 23, 2015On this day in the year 1170 BCE, the first recorded strike took place against the building of pyramids.
Read moreCalifornia State University faculty ready to strike
November 18, 2015The California Faculty Association demonstrated in front of the California State University Board of Trustees headquarters.
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