In Historic Vote, Greece Elects Pro-Worker Party

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Greece made history in January when it elected the pro-worker Syriza Party – the culmination of years of protests against dire economic conditions...

Carwasheros Win Contract

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Following a four month strike, the “carwasheros” of Brooklyn, NY, have secured a contract. Workers at 10 car wash companies have voted to join the...

Young Workers Summit Makes a Splash in Chicago

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) More than a thousand young unionists, activists and organizers convened in Chicago from March 19-22 for the Next Up: Young Workers Summit, sponsored by...

USW Strikers Get a Contract

Stop Staples supporters join the USW on the picket line. (This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) After a six-week strike, the United Steel Workers Union and Shell Oil agreed on a new national...

NYC Zara Workers Get a Raise

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) After months of protest and pressure from a workers campaign, Zara clothing retail workers in New York City received a raise. In a letter to employees,...

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