Category Archives: midwest

Bringing the revolutions home | Pranav Jani

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Here’s an article I just published on the race-talk blog. – PJ ————-   “US activists and progressives have been inspired by the revolts and revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East. The recent movements in Wisconsin and elsewhere … 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 →

Posted in labor rights, ohio

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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Anti-Faculty-Union Proposal in Ohio Came From Public-University Association | The Chronicle of Higher Education

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

The gloves are off.   Ohio’s attempt to reclassify all faculty as managers–a last minute amendment to the anti-union SB5–allows the dismantling of existing unions and prevents the formation of new ones.  The there isn’t even the barest attempt to hide … Continue reading →

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The meaning of Madison | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

    “SCOTT WALKER had it all figured out. With the latest statistics showing that organized labor was at its weakest point in a century, Wisconsin’s Republican governor calculated that a blitzkrieg against public-sector unions would result in a quick … Continue reading →

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Sit-ins at Indiana Statehouse | WRTV Indianapolis

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

The midwest version of the mideast. –PJ ——————- “Protesters poured into the Indiana Statehouse for a second day on Tuesday to oppose a contentious labor bill that is awaiting action in the Legislature. Union members chanted and sang songs, such … Continue reading →

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‘We Stand With You as You Stood With Us’: Statement to Workers of Wisconsin From Egypt | MichaelMoore.com

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

This is a fantastic statement of solidarity. –PJ ——–  “Kamal Abbas is General Coordinator of the CTUWS, an umbrella advocacy organization for independent unions in Egypt. The CTUWS, which was awarded the 1999 French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, suffered repeated … Continue reading →

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Someone in Egypt Ordered a Pizza for the Protesters in Wisconsin | NY Magazine

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Sometimes solidarity comes with toppings… –PJ ————– “Ian’s on State Street – a small pizza place near the Capitol – has been fielding calls from citizens of twelve countries and thirty-eight states looking to donate free pizza to the Wisconsinites … Continue reading →

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Call for Wisconsin general strike if budget bill approved | Wisconsin State Journal

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Wisconsin unions ready to fight… –PJ ———- “The 97-union South Central Federation of Labor voted Monday night to prepare for a general strike that would take place if Gov. Scott Walker succeeds in enacting his budget repair bill, which would … Continue reading →

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