A newly elected progressive DA in Austin, Texas is bringing something to his position that none of his counterparts have before: deep ties to the labor movement. Jose Garza, the new District Attorney in Austin, is the face of progressive pow
The ultimate goal of many liberal movements is equity, which does not seem too much of a priority for Barrett.
Alatorre remained active even as she turned 90, participating in amnesty marches and holding citizenship classes. To the end, she insisted that activists forsake their differences as well as glory to work for el pueblo.
Workers denounce draconian immigration policies that repel people who are fleeing for their lives, but they also argue that central Americans should have the right to not emigrate; to live from birth to death in their homeland.
According to the ILO, sustainable development encompasses three dimensions: economic, social and environmental. Energy transition should never involve the extermination of a village.
The ILWU was fined $93.6 million over a labor dispute in Oregon, a sum which could bankrupt the union. Union President Adams explains that the ILWU will fight the judgement in court and will continue to defend its members, no matter the outcome.
Migrant workers in Paris strike for better wages and working conditions-- and for the right to work and live legally in France.
There’s a new member of the Trump administration. His name is Eugene Scalia, and he’s now the US labor secretary. US labor leaders are worried that he will work hard to undo worker protections put in place under the Obama administration.
We need a new trade agreement but one that will protect U.S. workers and families. The best way to do this is ensuring the rights of Mexican workers. Under the “new NAFTA” — the reality for both Mexican and U.S. workers would not be much changed.
Forced arbitration strengthens corprorate power over individual workers while weakening workers collective rights.
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