Railroad and freight workers have long been the backbone of the American supply chain. They work long hours, make constant sacrifices, and are often on call 24/7; but it seems that the bosses have been asking too much for too long. These workers have endured cutbacks and stress so severe that many employees are blaming […]
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Labor United for Class Struggle (LUCS) Statement on AFL-CIO Interference in Roofers Local 36
Labor United For Class Struggle (LUCS) stands in solidarity with the workers of Roofers Local 36 in their desire to associate with the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). All workers deserve the right of chosen representation. The WFTU was established in 1945 as a replacement to the International Federation of Trade Unions and stands […]
Labor United for Class Struggle (LUCS) Mid-Atlantic Chapter Solidarity Statement with University of Pittsburgh Workers in Their Organizing Campaign
Pittsburgh, PA is famously known as the Iron or Steel City. Not only did the steel industry help grow the Pittsburgh region into the metropolis that it is today, but steel produced in Pittsburgh practically built the country (with Pittsburgh made steel helping to build the Empire State Building and the Golden Gate Bridge), as […]
‘Stand With Production’ Commercial Production Workers Announce Union with IATSE
LOS ANGELES, CA – Workers in production departments for TV commercials across the United States are going public with their union with the backing of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Stand With Production movement. The unionizing workers include Production Assistants (PA’s), Line Producers, Production Supervisors, Assistant Production Supervisors, and others […]
WFTU Condemnation Statement on the Unacceptable Attacks Against Militant Trade Unionists in Italy
The World Federation of Trade Unions unequivocally condemns the new unacceptable attack against militant trade unionists in Italy. A few months after the provocative police raid on the USB office, a new attack against militant trade unionists is escalating since yesterday, with trade unionists to be placed under house arrest and searched, based on a […]
Harper Collins Workers set to Strike on June 20
Contact: Olga Brudastova, Local 2110 UAWCellphone: 646-715-5751Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HarperCollins Workers Announce One Day Strike on July 20 July 11, 2022, New York, NY__Unionized employees of HarperCollins Publishers will conduct a one-day strike on Wednesday, July 20. The announcement follows a 99% vote by union members to authorize a strike if the publisher does […]
WFTU Statement on the Condemnable Practices of the AFL-CIO
The World Federation of Trade Unions unequivocally condemns blackmail practices employed by the AFL-CIO and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers against the WFTU and the class trade union movement. The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers is attempting with an ultimatum to enforce the revocation of the affiliation to […]
Teamsters Local 983 Ratifies Contract at Lamb Weston
Agreement Comes After Contentious Battle with Company Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (202) 624-6877 Email: [email protected] (AMERICAN FALLS, ID) – Workers at Lamb Weston in American Falls, ID voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 983. “Teamster power is thriving here in the Gem State, and this agreement is proof positive of […]
HarperCollins Workers Authorize a Strike
Contact: Olga Brudastova, Local 2110 UAWCellphone: 646-715-5751Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2022, New York, NY__Unionized employees of HarperCollins Publishers voted by 99% to authorize a strike if the publisher does not agree to a fair contract. The union, Local 2110 of the UAW, represents 250+ employees in editorial, sales, publicity, design, legal, and marketing departments. The […]
4,500 Atlantic City Casino Workers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Workers at Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana avert strike deadline Atlantic City—Casino Workers at four Atlantic City casinos reached a tentative agreement with their companies late Thursday night, in advance of a July 1 strike deadline. The union’s worker negotiating committee at the MGM-owned Borgata and Caesars Entertainment-owned Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana casinos have approved the […]