St. Louis labor and community rallies to support Verizon strikers
CWA members, union supporters and community activists rallied outside of a St. Louis Verizon store.
Unions say Verizon taking its cue from Wisconsin's governor
Union leaders say Verizon management, taking its lead from right-wing GOP governors, is trying to kill public support for its striking workers by portraying them as an overpaid elite.
Heartland workers, activists stand with CWA against Verizon
Why did workers, organizers and just plain folks rally in support of a struggle happening a thousand miles away? For CWA Local 6360 Vice President Todd Appleby, the answer is simple.
Beep, honk: Verizon picketers get noisy support in upstate NY
The sounds of support from passing drivers reached us before we got to the picket line in an industrial area of Syracuse on Thursday.
Verizon strike: It’s “high noon” for all workers
Many of the women and men had their children with them, some experiencing the fight for justice for the first time.
Unions warn about deceptive California ballot measure
Wealthy conservatives are behind a ballot initiative that would restrict unions' involvement in political campaigns.
For Air Canada workers, tentative pact in tough conditions
Air Canada is the world's ninth largest passenger airline and was an independent government-owned enterprise until its privatization in the 1980s.
Video: Jobs with Justice, fired up, ready to fight
Labor, community, faith, women, youth and environmental activists discussed, debated and got fired up for the fights ahead.
"We'll stand with Verizon workers, their fight is ours"
Solidarity is key to the victory of any strike, especially for the 45,000 Verizon workers fighting to save their jobs and benefits at the bargaining table.
45,000 Verizon workers strike over company greed
The 45,000 strikers walked off the job this weekend because the company has refused to budge since negotiations began July 22.
