The Fight for Education in Oakland – A Beginning

The Fight for Education in Oakland – A Beginning

On March 3, Oakland teachers ratified a contract with the Oakland School District. Their union leaders claimed that the contract was a victory for students and teachers, with significant gains in class size, teachers’ wages, school closures and staffing levels for...
Oakland Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education

Oakland Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education

Oakland schools are under attack and teachers, students and parents are fighting back. The Oakland Unified School District claims that it doesn’t have enough money to provide even the most basic education for the young people of Oakland. Those who oversee the 86...
An Attack on Education is an Attack on Us All!

An Attack on Education is an Attack on Us All!

Oakland schools are under attack and teachers, students and parents are fighting back. The Oakland Unified School District claims that it doesn’t have enough money to provide even the most basic education for the young people of Oakland. Those who oversee the 86...
U.S. Government – Hands Off Venezuela

U.S. Government – Hands Off Venezuela

With his typical arrogant attitude, Donald Trump announced his support for Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaidó, a leader of the Venezuelan opposition who has declared himself the President of Venezuela against the recently elected government of Nicolas...
Seattle General Strike, 1919 – When Workers Shut it Down

Seattle General Strike, 1919 – When Workers Shut it Down

We, the working class, have a rich history of struggle, even if it’s not what they teach in school. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Seattle General Strike, a strike that showed the power of the working class when we act together. During World War...