Labor Movement
[VIDEO] The Militant Origins of International Workers’ Day
The first May Day was established in response to a momentous workers’ struggle which took place in Chicago in 1886. The historical events that day lead to the creation of a unified day of action when workers join together against capitalist exploitation. What happened that May first, 1886?
Luigi Morris
May 1, 2019A Call for a More Militant May Day
On May first, leftist groups around the world recognize May Day amidst the backdrop of an emboldened right-wing bent on exploiting and oppressing us in order to further enrich an insatiable minority. What are the militant origins of May Day (also referred to as or International Workers’ Day) and how should socialists carry on its legacy today?
Maryam Alaniz
May 1, 2019Bronx Nurses Vote Down Contract, Continue to Fight for Safe Staffing Ratios
Despite NYSNA’s official endorsement and best efforts to ratify the tentative agreement, rank-and-file nurses at Montefiore Medical Center rejected the deal. Meanwhile, nurses at other facilities are demanding a re-vote.
Tre Kwon
April 27, 2019Nurses Are Leading Strike Efforts — Where Are The Physicians?
Nurses in New York City are pushing back against hospital systems that put profits over patients and threaten their efforts to strike for safer staffing ratios. While nurses are fighting, physicians, so far, have remained on the sidelines of this struggle.
Mike Pappas
April 17, 2019A Strike, Deferred: Did NYC Nurses Win Safe Staffing Ratios?
While the union’s headlines claim a historic win, a groundswell of rank-and-file nurses are staunchly opposed to the deal.
Tre Kwon
April 16, 2019John Jay Votes for 7k or Strike Resolution
John Jay College for Criminal Justice passed a $7K or Strike resolution despite opposition.
Olivia Wood
April 16, 2019Stop and Shop Workers Go on Strike
Solidarity with Stop and Shop workers who are on strike.
Ioan Georg
April 15, 2019CAMBA Legal Services Workers Announce Indefinite Strike
CAMBA Legal Services (CLS) workers voted to reject CAMBA’s final offer and authorize an indefinite strike starting on Monday, April 15.
Left Voice
April 14, 2019Brazil: Workers Fight Layoffs at US Printing Company, RR Donnelley
Workers in Brazil are fighting RR Donnelley's claim that they are bankrupt and can't pay severance packages.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
April 8, 2019