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California Faculty Association Escalates Strike Actions Ahead of Contract Battle
Demands include paid family leave, gender-inclusive restrooms, rules for expanding workloads and campus police reforms.
10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023
From picket lines to state houses to the White House, workers fighting against inequality landed huge wins this year.
These Are the Major Organized Labor Fights to Watch Out for in 2024
Major strikes and worker victories in 2023 have set the stage for a potentially monumental year of labor action.
General Strike Kicks Off in West Bank Against Israel’s War on Gaza
Jordan, Lebanon, and elsewhere also saw work stoppages to demand an end to the Israeli onslaught.
Faculty at 23 California State University Campuses Prepare to Strike
The last time the California Faculty Association went on strike was in 2011.
Striking Actors Reach “Extraordinary” Tentative Deal With Hollywood Studios
The deal, which includes pay increases and protections against AI, brings to an end a four-monthlong strike.
Thousands of Teachers in Oregon’s Largest School District Go on Strike
The Portland Association of Teachers is demanding adequate investments in students, schools and educators.
UAW’s Tentative Agreements With the Big 3 Show the Power of a Stand-Up Strike
UAW is framing its battles as fights for the entire working class, and showcasing power like it hasn’t done in years.
Nearly 6 Weeks Into Strike, UAW Wins Historic Tentative Deal With Ford
UAW's leadership said the gains achieved amount to four times what workers received in the recently expired contract.
5,000 GM Workers Walk Out After Company Beats Forecast, Posts Billions in Profit
The workers join over 40,000 other UAW members on the picket line in the union’s fifth week of striking.