Wilma Steele and Don Blankenship went to high school together in Matewan, West Virginia. Blankenship went on to become the CEO of Massey Energy. Blankenship … Wilma Steele on the West Virginia Mine Wars MuseumRead more
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Why May Day should be a date to stand up and change the system
May Day is the occasion we celebrate the grand achievements of the workers of the world in making our world a far, far better place … Why May Day should be a date to stand up and change the systemRead more
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Arizona Public School Teachers Win 20 Percent Raise, Ending Strike
In Arizona, tens of thousands of public school employees have ended a week-long strike after Republican Governor Doug Ducey signed a budget bill that will … Arizona Public School Teachers Win 20 Percent Raise, Ending StrikeRead more
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Not to abide by the rules of the rich
With Labor & Immigrant Rights Under Attack, May Day Protesters Rally in New York City
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A new form of feudalism using apps
Poor worker conditions power gig economy
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Starvation Wages Are a “Crime”
This week, commemorations are being held to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader and … Starvation Wages Are a “Crime”Read more
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Thousands of Striking Teachers Rally in Oklahoma, Kentucky State Capitals
In Oklahoma, tens of thousands of teachers and school staffers rallied at the state Capitol Monday, as they began a strike aimed at winning an … Thousands of Striking Teachers Rally in Oklahoma, Kentucky State CapitalsRead more
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Memphis Sanitation Workers Are Still Fighting
February 1, 1968, was a dreary day in Memphis, Tennessee. As a storm rolled over the city, blanketing the streets in torrents of rain, Robert … Memphis Sanitation Workers Are Still FightingRead more
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Uber and Lyft Profits Less Than Half Minimum Wage; 30% of Drivers Lose Money
A team from Stanford, Stephen M. Zoepf, Stella Chen, Paa Adu and Gonzalo Pozo, under the auspices of MIT’s Center for Energy and Environmental Policy … Uber and Lyft Profits Less Than Half Minimum Wage; 30% of Drivers Lose MoneyRead more