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Sweeping ICE Raid Shakes Small New York Town as Dozens Remain “Disappeared”
After the ICE raid in Cato, New York, kids don’t know when they’ll see their parents again.
Trump Threatens Mass Firings of Federal Workers If There’s a Government Shutdown
“Federal employees are not bargaining chips,” said the American Federation of Government Employees’ national president.
A Year After the Uprising in Bangladesh, Activists Hold on to Hope Amid Backlash
Hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh rose up against exploitation in 2024. Anti-fascists everywhere can learn from them.
The Supreme Court Just Allowed ICE to Resume Its Worst Practices, Critics Say
“We can expect this racist enforcement to expand rapidly,” said the American Immigration Council’s policy director.
Labor Department, IRS, ATF, and Other Agencies Joined ICE in US’s Largest Raid
Over 500 officials participated, arresting 475 people. Witnesses say agents threatened and tear-gassed workers.
Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Trump Executive Order Ahead of Labor Day Targets Unions at More Federal Agencies
It “is another clear example of retaliation against federal employee union members,” AFGE’s national president said.
As CEO Compensation Soars, Everyone Else Gets Left Behind
Starbucks's CEO made 6,666 times the median Starbucks worker in 2024. He's not alone.
NewsGuild Sees Organizing Surge as Media Workers Fuel Grassroots Militancy
Thousands of rank-and-file workers have joined the union to fight the billionaire media moguls taking over the industry.
Court Rules With SpaceX in Case Seeking to Gut NLRB, in Blow to Workers’ Rights
“This disastrous decision cannot stand,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders.