Ekim KILIÇ New York Union construction workers in New York City will protest against the open shop policy of their company with the slogan of “No Retreat, No Surrender” on March 15 at 8 am. The workers will be out… Read More ›
Labor
The Labor Movement in America
A Surge Of Strikes Shakes The Elite
Over the past year, there have been more labor strikes and marches than in recent memory. Across the country, working-class people have been standing up against the capitalist elite and their state in increasing numbers and in diverse locations. From… Read More ›
#CountMeIn: Persistent New York Workers’ Struggle Continues To Fight
Photos obtained from CountMeIn Facebook Page Ekim KILIÇ New York On October 11th, union construction workers of the Hudson Yards came out to protest Related Companies CEO Jeff Blau outside of the Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner at the University Club… Read More ›
Mistreatment of Workers in the Rideshare Industry, a Story from Seattle
Lyft, Uber, and other rideshare drivers frequently drive during late night hours when demand is dominated by intoxicated passengers returning home from the bars. These are the most profitable times, but also the most potentially dangerous. Only weeks into her… Read More ›
“Hold the Burgers, Hold the fries, Keep Your Hands off Our Thighs:” Fight for 15 mobilizes to fight Sexual Harassment in the workplace.
11:45am on a Tuesday is rush hour for many fast food workers. The loud squawk of the headpiece signaling the next onslaught of hungry customers, the overbearing shouts from management, and the spray of grease coating the arms of the… Read More ›
CEAPSA Workers on Strike in Toluca, Mexico—Not a Step Back!
A statement from the Unión de la Juventud Revolucionaria de México (Union of Revolutionary Youth of Mexico), translated by Red Phoenix staff. Toluca, State of Mexico: The State of Mexico constitutes the most competitive node of activity and economic development in the country… Read More ›
Steel Workers Authorize Strike!
On September 1, 2018, the contract between U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers (USW) expired. Steelworkers under the previous contract had not received a wage increase in over three years, with many facing high out-of-pocket health care costs – upwards… Read More ›
