unions
Social movement unionism is coming alive
March 30, 2011It wasn't long ago that a criticism directed at trade unions was they were only in it to service their members in exchange for dues. The happenings in Wisconsin blew all that to shreds.
Read moreBritish workers stage massive protest against cuts
March 28, 2011On the streets of London on Saturday three-quarters of a million people staged the biggest protest yet in the fightback against the Tory-led coalition's brutal cuts program.
Read moreNear disaster at airport fitting tribute to Reagan’s legacy
March 25, 2011Do you remember Ronald Reagan and the air traffic controllers' strike of 1981? That was the year Reagan destroyedthe Professional Air Traffic Controllers' Organization.
Read morePortugal government falls after losing austerity vote
March 25, 2011Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.
Read moreWorkers target bank backing Gov. Walker
March 24, 2011The Marshall & Ilesley Bank, the largest in Wisconsin, with branches throughout the Midwest has become the target of the Sheet Metal Workers and their union brothers and sisters in Canada.
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