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Activists Condemn GOP States’ “Sham” Lawsuit Over Student Debt Forgiveness
Six Republican-led states filed a lawsuit Thursday attempting to halt Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.
Newsom Reverses Course and Signs Farmworker Union Bill After Grassroots Pressure
The California governor has signed a law that makes it easier for farmworkers to participate in union elections.
Kaiser Permanente Therapists Keep Striking, Citing Dangerous Delays for Patients
Clinicians say patients routinely wait months between appointments, and therapists are given unmanageable workloads.
Staffers for Andy Levin Unanimously Vote to Form First-Ever Congressional Union
The union celebrated the “landslide” victory as two more congressional offices cast their ballots this week.
Los Angeles Teachers Are Burned Out and Priced Out of Living in Their City
The local teachers union lists unaffordable housing, large class sizes and over-testing as contributing stressors.
85% of the World Will Likely Live Under “Deadly” Austerity Measures Next Year
As 143 countries pursue harsh cuts to social programs, experts say “austerity is the worst possible choice.”
Jared Kushner’s Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving, Cheating Tenants in Baltimore
The company hounded low-income tenants with a barrage of lawsuits, eviction notices and late fees.
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
Florida Mail Carriers Win Back Sunday Breaks With Direct Action
City carrier assistants will be able to take a break inside, out of the heat.
House Democrats Urge EPA to Accept Union’s Demands for Rights and Protections
More than 80 Democrats signed a letter supporting proposals by the EPA's largest union, which represents 7,500 workers.