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Trade Unions Find Their Place in Global Peace Efforts at ManiFiesta 2024

Michael Laxer

Sep 181 min read

Trade Unions Find Their Place in Global Peace Efforts at ManiFiesta 2024

Shawn Fain at at ManiFiesta By Global News Service At ManiFiesta 2024, the trade union square was buzzing with activity for two full...

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ManiFiesta 2024 Brings New Energy to Activists and Movements Around Europe and the World

Michael Laxer

Sep 101 min read

ManiFiesta 2024 Brings New Energy to Activists and Movements Around Europe and the World

Palestinian solidarity performance at ManiFesta 2024 -- image via X By Global News Service Over 15,000 people gathered in Ostend,...

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Supermajority of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers file petition to join UAW

Michael Laxer

Apr 52 min read

Supermajority of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers file petition to join UAW

Alabama Mercedes workers rally with UAW President Shawn Fain A supermajority of Mercedes-Benz workers at the plant in Alabama have taken...

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Unions Are Critical in the Fight Against Israeli Apartheid

Michael Laxer

Jan 135 min read

Unions Are Critical in the Fight Against Israeli Apartheid

From South Africa to Palestine, global worker solidarity can link worker oppression to the injustices of apartheid. UAW workers march in...

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United Auto Workers Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

Michael Laxer

Dec 6, 20231 min read

United Auto Workers Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

Brandon Mancilla, Director for United Auto Workers Region 9A outside of the White House gates at a press conference on the morning of...

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UAW Becomes Largest US Union to Back Gaza Cease-Fire

Michael Laxer

Dec 2, 20233 min read

UAW Becomes Largest US Union to Back Gaza Cease-Fire

"From opposing fascism in WWII to mobilizing against apartheid South Africa and the Contra war, the UAW has consistently stood for...

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Seeing Through the Economic Bait and Switch

Michael Laxer

Nov 15, 20235 min read

Seeing Through the Economic Bait and Switch

The values of the U.S. public are not the same as those of the wealthy and corporations. It took a UN official—an outsider—to point out...

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Ceasefire Now! Red Review #117 -- International Left and Labour Report

Michael Laxer

Oct 29, 202312 min read

Ceasefire Now! Red Review #117 -- International Left and Labour Report

With reports from Argentina, Canada, the USA, Cyprus, Iceland, Cuba, Kenya and elsewhere and with a very large section of news and...

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6,800 Autoworkers Join the UAW’s Stand Up Strike at Stellantis’ Largest Plant

Michael Laxer

Oct 23, 20232 min read

6,800 Autoworkers Join the UAW’s Stand Up Strike at Stellantis’ Largest Plant

UAW leadership standing with Local 1700 members on strike at the Sterling Heights Assembly picket line -- image via the UAW on Twitter...

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'We're Not Gonna Wait Around Forever': UAW Expands Strike to Ford's Most Profitable Plant

Michael Laxer

Oct 12, 20233 min read

'We're Not Gonna Wait Around Forever': UAW Expands Strike to Ford's Most Profitable Plant

"If Ford can't get that after four weeks on strike, these 8,700 workers shutting down their biggest plant will help them understand it,"...

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4,000 UAW Members Strike at Mack Trucks Facilities After Rejecting Deal

Michael Laxer

Oct 9, 20232 min read

4,000 UAW Members Strike at Mack Trucks Facilities After Rejecting Deal

"I'm inspired to see UAW members at Mack Trucks holding out for a better deal, and ready to stand up and walk off the job to win it,"...

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'The Public Is on Our Side': UAW Expands Strikes to 38 GM and Stellantis Facilities

Michael Laxer

Sep 24, 20233 min read

'The Public Is on Our Side': UAW Expands Strikes to 38 GM and Stellantis Facilities

"We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer," said...

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'Their Plan Won't Work': UAW Rips GM and Ford for Laying Off Workers Amid Historic Strike

Michael Laxer

Sep 17, 20233 min read

'Their Plan Won't Work': UAW Rips GM and Ford for Laying Off Workers Amid Historic Strike

United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain accused the companies of "trying to put the squeeze on our members to settle for less." By Jake...

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UAW Strike Puts Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap in the Spotlight

Michael Laxer

Sep 16, 20233 min read

UAW Strike Puts Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap in the Spotlight

"The CEOs gave themselves 40% pay increases in the last four years alone," United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain said from the picket...

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'This Is Our Defining Moment': UAW Launches Historic Strikes Against Big Three Automakers

Michael Laxer

Sep 15, 20233 min read

'This Is Our Defining Moment': UAW Launches Historic Strikes Against Big Three Automakers

"The money is there, the cause is righteous, the world is watching, and the UAW is ready to stand up," said Shawn Fain, the union's...

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Potential Auto Strike Is a Key Fight for Establishing a People’s Economy

Michael Laxer

Sep 12, 20235 min read

Potential Auto Strike Is a Key Fight for Establishing a People’s Economy

Meeting UAW’s demands would be a win-win for the climate and for workers’ rights. So, what’s stopping the Big Three from acquiescing? By...

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UAW Rejects 'Insulting' Counteroffer Put Forth By General Motors

Michael Laxer

Sep 8, 20232 min read

UAW Rejects 'Insulting' Counteroffer Put Forth By General Motors

"GM either doesn't care or isn't listening when we say we need economic justice at GM by 11:59 pm on September 14th," said UAW president...

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