Workers Issues in the US
Once more on the crisis in the Screen Actors Guild
By Ramón Valle and David Walsh, January 20, 2009
The two-day meeting of the Screen Actors Guild’s National Board last week left the union’s leadership in disarray and adds to the dangers facing actors and the entire workforce in the entertainmen...
Workers Struggles: The Americas
January 6, 2009
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SAG leadership postpones strike authorization vote
By Ramon Valle and David Walsh, December 30, 2008
On December 22, leaders of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced a postponement of a scheduled strike authorization vote until the guild’s national board meets in Los Angeles to discuss the matter...
Workers Struggles: The Americas
December 16, 2008
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SAG to hold strike vote: the issues facing screen actors
By Ramón Valle and Andrea Peters and David Walsh, December 13, 2008
Members of the Screen Actors Guild face an intransigent foe in the studios and networks. A new political perspective and strategy are necessary.
Rally for Republic Windows and Glass workers in Chicago
By Tom Eley, December 11, 2008
A rally was held in downtown Chicago on Wednesday to support workers occupying Republic Windows and Doors.
Workers occupy Chicago factory for fifth day
By Tom Eley, December 10, 2008
The occupation of the Republic Windows and Doors factory in Chicago by some 250 workers entered its fifth day on Monday. Workers at the occupied factory expressed anger toward both Republic and Bank o...
Workers Struggles: The Americas
December 9, 2008
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A great step forward
December 9, 2008
The occupation of Republic Windows and Doors by 250 workers in Chicago, Illinois is an important step forward and one that deserves the full support of the working class throughout the country and int...
Workers Struggles: The Americas
December 2, 2008
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Workers Struggles: The Americas
November 25, 2008
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Verizon cuts 2,700 jobs the day after Thanksgiving
By Samuel Davidson, November 25, 2008
Verizon Telecommunications will cut 2,700 management employees the day after Thanksgiving in the third round of layoffs to hit the number-two US telecommunications provider this year. In addition, an ...
