On April 24, 2013, the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry took place outside of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Rana Plaza, an eight-story commercial and manufacturing building, collapsed with thousands of workers inside, injuring about 2,500 and killing at...
Laws that have been on the books for decades prohibit those 16 years old and under from working in hazardous jobs, or from working long hours which prevent them from getting enough sleep or going to school. With few exceptions, it is illegal for employers to hire...
Download .pdf leaflet Corporations Report Record Profits by Squeezing Working People Looking at prices for basic necessities can make you want to cry. Since 2019, gas and housing costs are up 21%, a gallon of milk is up 30%, and a dozen eggs is up 97%. This doesn’t...
About 20 organizers and supporters for New York/New Jersey Port Workers For Peace: Stop Genocide in Palestine, held a rally on Friday, March 1 near the Elizabeth Marine Terminal, NJ to rally support for the Palestinian people. The aim was to alert and educate dock...
The people of Cusco, Peru, site of the historical Inca city of Machu Picchu, have risen up against the government’s plans to privatize the site’s administration. The unelected government of Dina Boluarte, which came to power last year by impeaching former president...
