Lula Fires Top General – BBC Strike Likely – 8 Month UAW-CNH Strike Ends
Greetings from the Burgh, where I am finally starting to regain my energy after two weeks of being sick. $135 Raised for $435 Healthcare Premium …
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BLS: Workers of Color in 2022 Gained Union Members While Whites Lost Them
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where Im slowly regaining my strength after a few weeks of illness. Donate again to our fund as I continue…
France “Black Thursday” General Strike – Chattanooga Machinists Strike – Journalist Killings Rose 50% in 2022
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where I am getting back in the swing of things after spending the last two weeks off while I was…
Bombshell Testimony in Brazilian Congress Attack – 1,000 Case New Holland Workers Fought Down Deal – Loudon County Transit Workers Strike
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where former National League Most Valuable Player Andrew McCutchen has returned to play for the hometown Pittsburg Pirates. With the…
1,500 Arrested in Brazil – US Signals Bolsonaro’s Visa Invalid – Biden Invites Lula to White House
Folks, Greetings from Pittsburgh, where I have been battling the flu but keeping abreast from my bed of the many developments in Brazil. I am…
UPDATES & VIDEOS: Bolsonaro Supporters Attack Brazilian Capital
(This page is being continuously updated as new information is learned) In Brasilia today, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters have invaded and vandalized the Brazilian Congress,…
Bolsonaro Supporters Invade & Vandalize Brazilian Congress & Presidential Palace
In Brasilia today, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters have invaded and vandalized the Brazilian Congress, the Brazilian presidential palace, and the Supreme Election Tribunal. The image…
Strike Travel Fund
Folks, Given that decisions to strike are often made at the last moment after contact talks break down, we often have very little time to…
Uber Drivers Strike in New York City – Akron Teachers Still at the Bargaining Table – Coffin Workers Strike in England
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where we are bringing you a special Saturday edition of the newsletter. Uber Drivers Strike in New York City In…
Akron Teachers to Strike – Half of UK Railroads Shut Down – 12,000 NY Nurses to Strike
Folks, Greetings from the Burgh, where #27 Pitt is taking on #11 Virginia in basketball tonite. Donate to help a broke labor reporter buy a few…
Lula Takes Back Power in Brasil – Pledges Prosecution of Bolsonaro Allies – Implements Gun Control Measures Immediately
Happy New Year from the Burgh, where we are celebrating the inauguration of Lula for his 3rd term as President. Yesterday, I spent the day…
Help a Broke Labor Reporter Enjoy the Holidays
Folks, The Holidays are a tough time for self-employed labor reporters. Editors take off for vacation during the holidays, and no freelance assignments are assigned….