Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
Debtors fight back at up-from-debt summit
Hundreds of working people crowded a union hall here Mar. 14 and cheered calls for action to end the nation's debt crisis.
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.
SEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago
One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Former Cuban Five prisoner seeks friendship with U.S.
"Keep the solidarity movement going in the fight to lift the blockade. Please extend our deepest gratitude to all."
Mine owner could get up to 30 years for West Virginia deaths
"When safety standards are cut, miners die. It's that simple. Let's not get to that point."
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."
Caregiving matters: International Women’s Day in Los Angeles
The global theme of this year's Mar. 7 annual International Women's Day event was "A Living Wage for Mothers and All Caregivers."
Remembering Vietnam: landmark protest will be commemorated May 1-2
A march on the 50th anniversary of the first national protest against the Vietnam War will be held over Apr. 29- May 2 in Washington D.C.
Ed Gomes elected as country's first Working Families state legislator
"As the first elected on the Working Families Party, I support the Women's Economic Agenda and the Everybody Benefits Coalition."
