On union’s push to save postal service, Danny Glover says, “I’m in”
At the recent national convention here of the APWU, actor Danny Glover delivered a speech that brought tears to the eyes and postal workers to their feet.
Fast food workers plan civil disobedience as employers “freak out” over NLRB ruling
The "$15 and a union" campaign won an NLRB decision that could dramatically change the organizing landscape in favor of fast food workers.
Labor movement demands immediate relief for 11 million immigrants
The AFL-CIO has demanded that President Obama take administrative action to remove the threat of deportation hanging over some 11 million immigrants.
Mother Jones memorial ready for rehab
The 78-year-old memorial to labor organizer and hell-raiser Mary Harris "Mother" Jones is ready for rehabilitation, the Illinois AFL-CIO announced.
CPUSA’s 30th National Convention examines challenges facing the nation
The convention was arguably the most open and broadly attended in the party's history. Events were live streamed and open to the press.
Opening of the Communist Party’s 30th national convention
Delegates from around the country are arriving here today for the opening of the Communist Party's 30th national convention.
Labor movement – key link in chain of progress
I believe today is both more necessary and possible for the party and its members to be involved in the labor movement.
Understanding capitalism: Economic stagnation, non-traditional labor, and points of strategic focus
The CPUSA will meet in Chicago June 13-15 for its 30th national convention.
Labor comes out on top in San Jose primaries
In San Jose, working people, and city workers in particular, have faced an antagonistic city government for the past eight years.
Baraka wins Newark mayoralty with united labor support
A labor movement united around his election in the Newark mayoral campaign is seen as having been a key cause of the victory of Ras Baraka.
