Chinas unions and migrant workers: Building a better future together
In the last quarter century, former agricultural workers and peasants have increasingly migrated from rural China to work all or part of the year in the cities, as industrialization and urbanization have greatly accelerated with the policies of “reform and opening up” which have brought reorganization of state-owned enterprises and development of a private sector featuring both domestic and foreign capital.
Cuban Americans denounce Bush travel restrictions as anti-family
MIAMI — An angry backlash has erupted in Miami’s “Little Havana” against George W. Bush’s new regulations sharply limiting Cuban Americans’ contacts with their families in Cuba.click here for Spanish text
Philly unions working without a contract
PHILADELPHIA — Unionized city workers here who provide essential public services, excluding police and fire personnel, are now in their third month working without a contract.
Unions demand troops come home from Iraq
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) passed resolutions in support of bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq just days before the death toll there rose above 1,000.
The Republicans gaps and lies
News Analysis The Republican convention was filled with gaps and lies and the anti-Bush coalition should take note of them and not be demoralized by corporate media spin.
Philadelphia teachers extend contract talks
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District have agreed to extend their contract, which expired Aug. 31. Students returned to classes Sept. 7 as negotiations continue.
TRAGIC MILESTONE U.S. deaths in Iraq pass 1,000 mark
Bush policies not making us safer As George W. Bush and Dick Cheney claimed their policies were making Americans safer, the death toll of U.S. soldiers in Iraq topped 1,000. Democratic candidate John Kerry called it a “tragic milestone.” Bush ignored the number, insisting, “Our strategy is succeeding.” click here for Spanish text
Youth call for books not bombs
NEW YORK — The past few days in New York City have certainly busted one prominent myth — that youth in the U.S. are apathetic about politics or indifferent to the Bush policies.
Stars make CD to aid education
Music Review On Oct. 5, Epic Records will release “Mary Had A Little Amp,” a special collection of songs children love performed by 16 renowned artists.
Accidental Activist is funny, important work
Review What do you do if you’re one of 40,000 actors in New York, you’re struggling with your career, physical problems prevent you from working at your day job, and you’re worried about possible war on Iraq? This is the situation actor Kathryn Blume found herself in during the fall of 2002.
