What are the foundational myths of the U.S.? Who created them, and who do they erase and harm? For the past 53 years, United American Indians of New England (UAINE) and supporters have gathered on so-called Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to ask these questions, confront settler mythologies, and commemorate . . .
Continue reading From Turtle Island to Palestine, the struggle continues on 2023 NDOM at Workers.org
In 1999, British Gas (BG) discovered the existence of natural gas in the Gaza Marine fields, 20 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza, at a depth of 375 miles. Further exploration by BG through two successful wells — Gaza Marine 1 and Gaza Marine 2 — determined the field . . .
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Workers World has written previously about union solidarity with Palestinian workers. (workers.org/2023/10/74274 and workers.org/2023/10/74438/) Now, more labor organizations in the U.S. and Canada have made public statements. Canadian unionists march in a recent pro-Palestine demonstration. (Photo Credit: Labour 4 Palestine) The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) — the world’s largest . . .
Continue reading Union opposition to genocide in Palestine grows at Workers.org
Robert Divine, 52, died 2/14/23; Steven Smith, 38, died 4/15/21; Courtney Salmon, 31, died 5/25/21; Quincy Di-Harris, 25, died 8/27/21; Kenneth Harris, 69, died 6/7/23; Bass Wykeem, 33, died 8/26/22 — these are just six out of at least 46 people who died in Philadelphia County jails since 2020. Philadelphia . . .
Continue reading A plea from U.S. jails: Stop killing us at Workers.org
In their first-ever strike, Portland teachers walked off the job on Nov. 1. They are demanding smaller class sizes, the hiring of additional teachers, improvements to school infrastructure for safer classroom conditions, and a salary that keeps up with inflation. They also want more mental health specialists hired to support . . .
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