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Strikes
Illinois Manufacturing Workers Locked Out and Fired for One-Hour Strike
The 25 workers were unable to collect their final paychecks.
New Challenges Bring New Militancy to Teacher Strikes
The rise of charter schools and the loss of autonomy in classrooms are two of today's serious challenges.
Strike Wave Wins Raises for Mexican Factory Workers
Strikes of thousands of workers in the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, have primarily hit auto parts factories.
Oakland Teachers Strike, Joining #RedforEd Movement on Picket Lines
Educators face ballooning class sizes and dwindling resources as billionaires seek to expand charter schools.
Anticipating Another Trump Shutdown, Airport Workers Plan Mass Protests
Air traffic controllers and other airport workers were widely credited for ending the longest shutdown in US history.
Despite Backlash, Teacher Strikes Are Spreading Across Country
Teachers in Colorado, Virginia and Oakland are protesting, while teachers in red states face retaliatory legislation.
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Make It Harder for Teachers to Strike
Taking away the right to organize makes it hard for teachers to advocate for themselves and their students.
Los Angeles Teachers Strike Against Privatization and Underfunding
On Monday morning, tens of thousands of teachers braved pouring rain on the picket line for the strike’s first day.
LA Teachers Demand Moratorium on Charters as Strike Begins
Teachers are also demanding fully funded schools, smaller class sizes and additional support staff.
Photo Essay: Marriott Workers Celebrate Victory on the Picket Line
It took 61 days, but workers won a wage increase, employer-paid health care and workload reductions.