Gridlocked cities, empty shelves and bloodshed as fury at soaring costs spreads around the world
World-Wide Protests Mount Over High Cost of Fuel But San Diego Union-Tribune Censors News About Them Editor: Opened up this…
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Union members to rally nationwide to protest tax giveaways for Big Oil
Staff June 11, 2008 3 Comments on Union members to rally nationwide to protest tax giveaways for Big Oil
WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO working families will rally at gas stations in more than 25 cities across the country this week…
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Two dead in Europe fuel protests
Two lorry drivers have been killed in fuel protests in Spain and Portugal as the hauliers’ strike continues. BBC /…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Energy, Labor
Tagged: Border Issues
Spanish truckers, in fuel protest, force Madrid gas stations to run out
Staff June 9, 2008 0 Comments on Spanish truckers, in fuel protest, force Madrid gas stations to run out
Truckers join fishermen as anti-fuel protests begin across Europe By Ciaran Giles / June 9, 2008 MADRID, Spain (AP) –…
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Oil prices: Europe threatened with summer of discontent over rising cost of fuel
Staff June 9, 2008 0 Comments on Oil prices: Europe threatened with summer of discontent over rising cost of fuel
Coordinated action of Spanish and French truckers blocking border raises fears of food shortages Angelique Chrisafis in Paris and Graham…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Energy, Labor
Stocks plunge, unemployment grows, home equity vanishes, soldiers killed … just another beautiful day in the Empire
Frank Gormlie June 6, 2008 4 Comments on Stocks plunge, unemployment grows, home equity vanishes, soldiers killed … just another beautiful day in the Empire
HOMETOWN, USA – It was another beautiful day, here in the American Empire. The Dow dropped today nearly 400 points….
Posted in: Energy, Labor, War and Peace
Internal Labor Union Fight Highlights Challenges for Labor’s Future
Staff May 22, 2008 0 Comments on Internal Labor Union Fight Highlights Challenges for Labor’s Future
The SEIU’s Andy Stern has an ambitious plan. Not everyone is on board. By Nelson Lichtenstein / May 22, 2008…
Posted in: Civil Rights, Health, Labor, Organizing
Fifth 75 mile migrant trail walk for life next week
Estimates are that 5,000 migrants have lost their lives crossing the border since the 1990s TUCSON — On Monday, May…
Posted in: Civil Rights, Labor, Organizing
Tagged: Border Issues
DEMOCRACY NOW Interview with Jack Heyman, ILWU Officer & Antiwar Activist
Staff May 2, 2008 0 Comments on DEMOCRACY NOW Interview with Jack Heyman, ILWU Officer & Antiwar Activist
Guest:Jack Heyman, Officer of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. AMY GOODMAN: We’re going to turn very quickly now to…
Posted in: Civil Rights, Labor, Organizing, Peace Movement
No Peace, No Work: ILWU Shuts Down West Coast Ports on May Day
Michael Steinberg May 2, 2008 2 Comments on No Peace, No Work: ILWU Shuts Down West Coast Ports on May Day
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. May 1- Inside the headquarters of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 at 400 North Point…
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San Diego & National City Docks Quiet As Local Port Workers Join Antiwar Protest
Staff May 1, 2008 1 Comment on San Diego & National City Docks Quiet As Local Port Workers Join Antiwar Protest
By Ronald W. Powell / UNION-TRIBUNE / May 1, 2008 Port workers at cargo terminals in San Diego and National…
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Mainstream Media Pick-Up Story of May Day Antiwar Dock Strike
REUTERS: “… no activity … up and down the West Coast” By Jill Serjeant and Bernard Woodall / 2:55PDT LOS…
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