Labor and strikes

Baltimore's unemployed workers speak out

Baltimore’s unemployed workers speak out

Coming off its second court victory against Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to cut off federal pandemic unemployment relief early, ...
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Unemployed Workers Union wins court victory: 'We will continue to fight'

Unemployed Workers Union wins court victory: ‘We will continue to fight’

July 13: The Unemployed Workers Union is encouraged by today’s decision by Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill to grant ...
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New Orleans firefighters turn up the heat, march on City Hall

New Orleans firefighters turn up the heat, march on City Hall

On July 1, the New Orleans Firefighters Association led a march downtown. In the heat of the day, they set ...
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The case for Maryland's unemployed workers to go before judge today

The case for Maryland’s unemployed workers to go before judge today

The Unemployed Workers Union's case on behalf of Maryland's unemployed workers is slated to go before a judge today. Today, ...
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Angela Davis’ Juneteenth speech becomes a reality

Angela Davis’ Juneteenth speech becomes a reality

On June 19, at a Juneteenth membership meeting, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 10 in the San ...
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Unemployed Workers Union fights for benefits

Unemployed Workers Union fights for benefits

The Unemployed Workers Union announced a lawsuit June 24 challenging Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to end several pandemic unemployment ...
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Book launch of 'Mobilizing In Our Own Name: Million Worker March'

Book launch of ‘Mobilizing In Our Own Name: Million Worker March’

SUNDAY, JUNE 20, AT 3 PM EDT Book Launch of Mobilizing In Our Own Name: Million Worker March on Sunday, ...
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Unemployed Workers Union condemns halt of federal benefits

Unemployed Workers Union condemns halt of federal benefits

June 2 — We condemn Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's abrupt decision to curtail federal pandemic unemployment benefits early, giving the ...
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At last! The Million Worker March Movement in print

At last! The Million Worker March Movement in print

Mobilizing in Our Own Name: Million Worker March An anthology by Clarence Thomas DeClare Publishing MillionWorkerMarch.com Available at most booksellers ...
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Unemployed workers demand their rights

Unemployed workers demand their rights

May 7 — Baltimore activists held a news conference to announce a campaign to win justice for unemployed workers who ...
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