Category Archives: labor rights

In Memory of the Unknown Worker, this May Day | Aditya Nigam

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

This piece nicely situates class struggle in India in the context of the global situation.  While I personally find it inadequate to simply allude to the “post-national” or reduce all efforts at party-building to the rigidity of Stalinism, the broader … Continue reading →

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“It is a subterranean fire” | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

“ON MAY 1, 1886–125 years ago this month–hundreds of thousands of workers were taking the streets of cities around the U.S. to demand an eight-hour day.” via “It is a subterranean fire” | SocialistWorker.org.

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150 agitating workers of General Motors detained – The Times of India

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

“Around 150 agitating workers of General Motors India (GMI) were detained by the police here on Monday after they tried to stage a protest at the residence of a senior GMI official. The agitating workers, who since March 16 are … Continue reading →

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Appeal to Anna Hazare: Don’t Praise Narendra Modi! | Social Activtists from Gujarat

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

This letter to Anna Hazare concerning his positive comments on Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, was sent to me by Rajan Barrett.  Apparently it’s been doing the rounds on email. —PJ ——————- Subject: Shri Anna Hazare’s commendation of … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin GOP Seeks to Silence a Distinguished Dissenter. McCarthyism is Back. | The Nation

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

An outright attack on free speech and academic freedom.  We ought to oppose this any way we can: even if what they’re doing is legal, it’s part of the attempt of the GOP and others to intimidate those who think … Continue reading →

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Justice for Niyamat Ansari | Statement

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

The following statement was published on March 11 after the murder of activist Niyamat Ansari by Maoists in the Indian state of Jharkhand.  Ansari was an activist for enforcing the people’s entitlements under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).  For … Continue reading →

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Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word | Dave Zirin

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I like how Zirin asks the question about slavery and sports while giving enough room to those who question any comparison between today’s athletes and slaves. -PJ ——— “[...] It’s not difficult to understand why some are crushing Adrian Peterson … Continue reading →

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Ohio Stands for Good Jobs, Strong Communities | Jobs with Justice Blog

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

We need this sort of constant pressure, not winding things up and putting all hopes in elections. –PJ ——————- “Nearly 10,000 people rallied in 14 cities across Ohio, standing up for Good Jobs and Strong Communities. Jobs with Justice coalitions … Continue reading →

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Now is the time to fight | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

    For the union movement, this is a do-or-die moment. If you talk to any veteran union activist long enough, they’ll tell you: We should have never let President Ronald Reagan get away with firing 11,000 striking air traffic … Continue reading →

Posted in labor rights, midwest

Wisconsin Solidarity Events (map)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Solidarity Events – Protesting for Workers Rights Please get the word around about these events!

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