Bernie Sanders makes it official: he’s running for president
Bernie Sanders announced on the steps of the U.S. Capitol yesterday that he was running for the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidency.
Public education key issue in Philly mayoral race
This year's election is not shaping up as your "normal" off year primary in the City of Brotherly Love.
Low wage strikes and protests biggest in U.S. history
Low-wage workers in over 200 cities, backed by the nation's unions, walked off their jobs or joined protesters yesterday from one end of the nation to the other.
St. Louis Workers Ed Society: a mix of Motown and activism
What do you get when you mix Motown music and activism? Answer: The St. Louis Workers' Education Society.
Selma commemoration a testimonial to victory of struggle
"What a glorious task we are given," said Obama. "We know the march is not yet over, the race not yet won. Change depends on what we do."
Remembering women's history: Lucy Parsons died
Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons, a working-class leader and spouse of one of the Haymarket martyrs, died March 7, 1942 in Chicago.
Trumka: Injunction against Obama’s immigration action a temporary setback
A federal judge in Texas Monday temporarily blocked President Obama's November executive action on immigration.
Boston GCC union local halts deportation of Salvadoran refugee
"He may have no blood relations in the United States, but he has thousands of brothers and sisters."
Labor, environmental leaders challenge Fast Track trade deals
During a teleconference hosted today by the BlueGreen Alliance, leaders got together to ask the necessary tough questions regarding the president's support of Fast Track.
Union-led democracy initiative may tackle politicization of state courts
The union-led Democracy Initiative, founded and led by the Communications Workers, will tackle politicization of state courts, a senior strategist says.
