Youth
A new student uprising in the works?
October 13, 2011Two hundred at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst targeted the Bank of America. The bank is planning to raise fees it charges for use of debit cards.
Read moreAlabama is no “sweet home”
October 13, 2011The terror of immigration enforcement is now in effect in the Alabama classroom, and it's traumatizing the most vulnerable members of our society, our children.
Read moreYoung Latinos keeping their eyes on the prize for immigration reform
October 12, 2011A major topic discussed during the Take Back the American Dream conference here last week was immigrant rights and fighting for the DREAM Act.
Read moreOver 800 youth converge in Minneapolis for AFL-CIO Next Up Summit
October 11, 2011This year's AFL-CIO Next Up Summit Sept. 29 - Oct. had a very different flavor. Unlike the 2010 summit, this conference was lead and organized by young union members from across the country.
Read moreCampaign for youth jobs kicks off in New Haven
October 7, 2011Over 50 people gathered at the New Haven Peoples' Center for a "Youth Jobs Roundtable" to launch a campaign for good jobs for youth in New Haven.
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