New York
New York: Chinatown Protesters Call Mayor’s Housing Plan ‘Nothing But a Big Scam’
Housing is a human right. Chinatown residents are facing increasing gentrification and displacement. Despite his discourse on the "Tale of Two Cities," de Blasio’s urban policies still benefit big developers at the expense of the working people.
Kavitha Surana
March 3, 2016
From Buenos Aires to NYC, ‘the Working Class is One and has No Borders!’
On Thursday, August 27, activists and left militants of New York City gathered at the Brooklyn Commons to have a conversation with the workers of MadyGraf, Buenos Aires. The factory was taken over a year ago and has been operating under worker control ever since.
Juan C
September 1, 2015
Victory in the fight for $15 in New York
An advisory board has recommended that New York State raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for fast-food workers. The national movement for $15 has recently won important fights in some cities and gained nationwide momentum. However there remain some important unresolved questions about the potential of this movement.
Juan C
July 28, 2015
New York Nurses’ Union Settlement Deters Strike
The New York State Nurses’ Association (NYSNA) has shaken hands temporarily with the NYC Hospital Alliance, curtailing a city-wide strike authorized almost a month ago by union members. The Hospital Alliance runs four of New York City’s largest privately-run hospitals, including Montefiore Medical Center, St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai, and New York-Presbyterian, employing upwards of 8,500 nurses.
Tre Kwon
June 30, 2015