http://www.cpusa.org http:// http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/1007/ 30.12.2008 2008: What a Year for Labor <br /> <br /> By Scott Marshall <br /> <br /> Talk about a sea change. A President-Elect who actually walks on picketlines rather than busts unions. Unprecedented independent labor political action that arguably made the difference in changing the direction of our country. Stunning victories at Smithfield Foods in Tar Heel, North Carolina, at Republic Windows in Chicago, and Boeing in Seattle. New higher levels of labor unity - its been a long time since the whole labor movement has been so united on a presidential candidate. The most unifying and far-reaching discussion in labor of racism as a central block to working class and trade union unity since the 1930's. And important new steps towards a truly international labor movement. http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/1008/ 25.11.2008 By Scott Marshall <br /> <br /> “Workers of the World Unite” is back by popular demand. And not just by demand, but by necessity. <br /> <br /> Global transnational corporations and their partners finance capital are working full time to craft an economic solution to the world crisis that preserves their enormous profits and power while putting the burden of recovery on working people. How could it be otherwise? <br /> <br /> The capitalist beast has not changed its spots. But it has mutated into a much larger, globally interconnected, behemoth. Its institutions, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization are in full swing. Not to mention the infamous G8 and G20 big country summits. Of course, none of these even have seats at the table for labor. http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/1006/ 07.11.2008 Obama Wins! Labor wins! <br /> Americans reject policies of greed and union busting! <br /> <br /> By Scott Marshall <br /> <br /> President-elect Barack Obama. <br /> <br /> Those words ring with meaning. For organized labor they ring with pride, hope, and energy for the struggles ahead. No one feels like “labor’s candidate won, so now we can go home and rest.” Rather, as congratulation messages pour in from all parts of the labor movement, the critical subtext is, we are ready and eager to march with you for change. At the top of labor’s change agenda is boots-on-the-ground support for the Obama agenda of a new “New Deal” for economic recovery and passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. <br /> <br /> Organized labor played an amazing role in the election Barack Obama. <br /> <br /> Unions played an extraordinary leadership role in winning the working class for Obama. <br /> <br /> It’s been many years since labor was so totally united behind a presidential candidate... http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/981/ 15.09.2008 By John Wojick <br /> Peoples Weekly World <br /> <br /> “How do you hide $13 billion? Do you stuff it in an airplane? Do you give it to the CEO? Or, do you share it with your workers?” <br /> <br /> These questions are printed on union flyers being distributed by thousands of striking Boeing workers at locations in Washington state, Oregon and Kansas as the total shutdown of the nation's largest airplane maker entered its second day. http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/980/ 19.08.2008 <font face="Tahoma"><small>The goal of Labor UpFront is to provide members and friends with news, information, and general ways to stay connected with the on-going struggles of workers. You can also visit our blog, <a href="http://laborupfront.blogspot.com/">http://laborupfront.blogspot.com/</a>, for further information on the stories in this newsletter and much more!</small></font> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/976/ 16.07.2008 <img style="width: 301px; height: 200px;" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2674864742_02a9b8778c.jpg" align="right"> <br /> In This Newsletter: <br /> USW: History in the Making <br /> Action Alerts: UFW; Bad Boss is Back <br /> Round-up of International Strikes <br /> Working Women Survey results <br /> DC stands with Smithfield Workers <br /> Million Member Mobilization <br /> Willamette Reds event <br /> Election 2008: Trumka addresses USW convention <br /> Union Jobs (still more needed!) <br /> <br /> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/969/ 17.06.2008 <b>In This Newsletter:</b> <br /> Unions Begin Big Election Effort <br /> Action Alert: Neglected Priorities <br /> CAW Needs Solidarity <br /> Indian Workers Suspend Hunger Strike <br /> Congress Hotel Strike Marks 5th Anniversary <br /> TRADE Act introduced; Action Alert <br /> Election 2008: Labor says "NO" to Big Oil <br /> Union Jobs (still more needed!) http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/959/ 21.05.2008 <b>In This Newsletter:</b> <br /> American Axle workers face big pay cuts <br /> Action Alerts: Chinese workers; Working Woman Survey <br /> Zimbabwe Labor Leaders Arrested <br /> Indian Workers hunger strike enters second week <br /> Clean Car Wash Campaign <br /> Jobs with Justice Conference <br /> Crandall Canyon Cover-up <br /> Election 2008: McCain Revealed kicks into high gear, new endorsements <br /> Union Jobs (still more needed!) <br /> <br /> <br /> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/944/ 02.05.2008 I’ve always wanted a button that reads, “Workers of the world unite, back by popular demand” — almost as long as I’ve wanted one that says, “May Day, made in the USA.” <br /> <br /> May Day 2008 would have been a great time for both. <br /> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/932/ 21.04.2008 In this issue: <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>ILWU Calls for May Day Work Stoppages Against the War <li>Action Alerts: FLOC, No Colombia FTA <li>Another important step towards global unionism <li>Iranian TU finally released <li>Loss of factory jobs=more on food stamps <li>Week of action unites students, workers <li>Unions challenge Bush ‘no match’ plan <li>Join McCain Revealed team <li>Union Jobs (still more needed!) </ul> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/922/ 07.04.2008 http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/903/ 19.03.2008 In This Edition: <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Labor Calls for a Green Economy <li>A Union at a Toyota Plant? <li>DC Sick Days <li>American Axle update <li>HR 676 and Labor update <li>AFL-CIO Launches "McCain Revealed" <li>News from the Labor Commission <li>Union Jobs (still more needed!) </ul> http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/887/ 27.02.2008 The United Auto Workers struck American <br /> Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday when no deal was reached on a new labor pact. The largest proportion of American Axle parts are for GM’s pickups and SUVs. Affected are more than 3,600 workers in plants in Michigan and New York. http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/883/ 21.02.2008 Getting carried away with your own rhetoric is rarely a good thing. Tom Buffenbarger, president of the Machinists' union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), did just that in a &#147;warm-up&#148; speech for Hillary Clinton the night of the Wisconsin primary win by Barack Obama. http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/882/ 18.02.2008 In this edition: <br /> <br /> - Colombia Free Trade: Just say no to murderers <br /> - Action Alert: “Shame on Elaine” campaign <br /> - Striking Mexican Miners update <br /> - MI fights misclassification <br /> - The economic stimulus fight isn’t over yet <br /> - Smithfield Foods Update <br /> - Election 08 update <br /> - Union Jobs (More Needed!) http://www.cpusa.org/article/view/880/ 15.02.2008 In This Newsletter: <br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Economic Stimulus Plan <li>Action Alerts: UE, CLUW, CWA <li>Dangers of Columbia Free Trade <li>Support the Mexican Miners <li>LA Security Workers Victory <li>Portland School Workers Fight Back <li>Don't forget about the Congressional Races! <li>Union Jobs (More Needed!) </ul>