Dolores Huerta talking: I was born in the state of New Mexico and moved to Stockton when I was 6 years old. My parents divorced, … Farmworker Organizer Dolores HuertaRead more
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The Maruti Suzuki frame-up and the history of international labor defense campaigns
The call by the International Committee of the Fourth International for a worldwide campaign in defense of 13 Maruti Suzuki autoworkers who were condemned to … The Maruti Suzuki frame-up and the history of international labor defense campaignsRead more
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FBI know she was dangerous
“Dolores” Dolores Huerta who coined the famous slogan, “Si se puede!” (Yes, we can!) that Barack Obama later adopted for his presidential campaign.
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Student teachers at Yale on ‘indefinite’ hunger strike
Eight graduate student teachers at Yale University have been on hunger strike since last Tuesday in an effort to push a collective bargaining agreement with … Student teachers at Yale on ‘indefinite’ hunger strikeRead more
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Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in India
Thirteen Maruti Suzuki autoworkers were sentenced to life in prison by an Indian court on Saturday. Four others have been given five-year prison terms, and … Framed-up Maruti Suzuki workers sentenced to life imprisonment in IndiaRead more
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Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strike
On Wednesday, the Verdi union stopped the strike by ground staff at the Tegel and Schönefeld airports in Berlin, despite the fact that the employer … Verdi union shuts down Berlin airport workers strikeRead more
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Uber sues Seattle over law allowing drivers to unionize
Late last month, Uber sued the city of Seattle, challenging the city’s authority to implement a landmark law allowing drivers in the gig economy to … Uber sues Seattle over law allowing drivers to unionizeRead more
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How Much Will the War On Unions Cost You
The decline of unions has probably cost you, or someone close to you, thousands of dollars since last Labor Day. A new study by the … How Much Will the War On Unions Cost YouRead more
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39,000 Verizon Workers Mark Six Weeks on Strike in Biggest U.S. Labor Action in Years
Today marks six weeks since nearly 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Virginia, marking one of the biggest … 39,000 Verizon Workers Mark Six Weeks on Strike in Biggest U.S. Labor Action in YearsRead more