David Bester
LATEST ARTICLES BY David Bester
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Opinion
Song and struggle: “There is Power in a Union”
July 1, 2011"There is Power in a Union" is typical Hill - set to a religious tune, mocking religion, and urging workers to organize in the Big Union.
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Opinion
Song and struggle: “Preacher and Slave”
June 9, 2011Joe Hill was a talented singer and songwriter. He's remembered as a renowned troubadour of labor, and toured the country helping to organize workers.
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Opinion
Song and struggle: “Bravely Comrades, In Step”
May 19, 2011The struggle for socialism is international and constantly evolving. Socialist music is the same. "Bravely Comrades, In Step" is a good example.
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Opinion
Song and struggle: “Hold the Fort”
May 5, 2011With its pro-union and military themes and its emphasis on solidarity, the song reflected the experience of the embattled working class.
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Opinion
Song and struggle: “The Internationale”
April 29, 2011This is the first installment of what is intended to be a series on the rich left-wing musical tradition.
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U.S.
Jimmy John workers still fighting despite vote setback
October 26, 2010The organizing drive at fast-food chain Jimmy John's in Minneapolis suffered a setback when the union lost in a razor thin 85-87 vote.
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Labor
Teachers protest cuts with one-day strike
May 4, 2010OAKLAND, Calif. - Teachers staged a one-day strike April 29 in response to the school board's unilateral imposition of a contract that lays off teachers, and increases class sizes, with no pay raises.
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Labor
Workers lose fight to keep NUMMI open
March 22, 2010The United Auto Workers' campaign to keep the New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) plant open has ended in defeat.
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