Activists begin hunger strike, call for halt to detention of transgender immigrants
A group of activists is on hunger strike, calling for an end to all ICE detention on behalf of transgender undocumented immigrants.
California State University faculty ready to strike
The California Faculty Association demonstrated in front of the California State University Board of Trustees headquarters.
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.
Plans to make Black Friday biggest worker mobilization ever
Walmart workers, the nation's labor leaders, and community leaders from all across the U.S. announced plans to turn the busiest holiday shopping day of the year into one of the largest mobilizations of workers in U.S. history.
OUR Walmart shows strength in nation's heartland
Growth of OUR Walmart in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan has been greater than all other states combined.
Across nation, Walmart workers protest illegal firings
Across the nation, Walmart workers struck again, and rallied with union and community supporters in some 15 cities.
End of prisoners' hunger strike marks new phase in struggle
In a dramatic announcement Sept. 5, leaders of the nine-week-long hunger strike by California prison inmates said they are suspending their strike.
Calif. prison hunger strike nears two-month mark
The strikers' core demands include ending long-term solitary confinement and group punishment, and offering SHU inmates more constructive programs and activities.
Fast food workers strike in 60 cities for higher wages
Fast food workers went on strike in a half dozen Michigan cities as well as over 60 cities, towns and suburbs nationwide, driving home how fast this movement for dignity and a 15 dollar an hour wage is spreading.
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
