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Labor Movement

A 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, 2019

Bronx 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, 2019

Nurses 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, 2019

A 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, 2019

John 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, 2019

Stop and Shop Workers Go on Strike

Solidarity with Stop and Shop workers who are on strike.

Ioan Georg

April 15, 2019

CAMBA 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, 2019

Rank and File Revolt at CUNY

An Interview with $7K or Strike Activists.

Left Voice

April 13, 2019

Brazil: 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