For these new Chicago teachers, April 1 strike was all about students
Chicago teachers went on strike to protest Bruce Rauner and the budget crisis, which threatens public schools and state universities.
Media unions “heartsick” over journalists murdered doing their job
"Work-related shootings are not uncommon; we in the media sector are gravely concerned about this issue and committed to helping build safe workplaces."
Mexico: media unions condemn murder of Ruben Espinosa
Media unions condemned the murder of Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa Becerril, after Mexico City's mayor vowed there would be no impunity for his killers.
Newspaper Guild changes name to NewsGuild, re-elects Lunzer
After almost eight decades as The Newspaper Guild, delegates to the union's convention voted to officially change its name to The NewsGuild.
People's World wins three labor media awards
"Our newsroom/editorial office erupted with cheers; it felt like winning a Pulitzer, but without the champagne."
Calif. Gov. Brown vetoes pro-farmworker bill
The measure would have removed a roadblock growers use to prevent contracts with workers, primarily represented by UFW, from taking effect.
Media’s role in building movements a big topic at CPUSA Convention
"There's an aspect of capitalist development that is introducing problems in areas of education, including reading, and that's forced us into something of a crisis."
Today In labor history: "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine is published
Common Sense explained the need for immediate independence from the British Empire.
Today in labor history: Exposé on King Leopold II bribing Senate
On December 9, 1906, the New York American newspaper reported Belgian King Leopold II of Belgium bribed the U.S. Senate commission on the Congo to recommend support of his Congo Free State project .
Social media and labor: a perfect, and necessary, match
The union members of tomorrow are not going to be reached in the same manner as their predecessors. Twenty-five percent of U.S. voters are no longer watching television
