Stand with the Cuban people against Washington’s attacks!

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026

The Militant urges its readers to stand side by side with the Cuban people against Washington’s oil blockade, expanding sanctions and threats of invasion! Workers and our unions should demand the unconditional end of the U.S. rulers’ decades-long economic and…


Teamsters strike Cargill Salt over wages, healthcare costs

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026

NEWARK, Calif. — “No contract, no salt!” chanted members of Teamsters Local 853 picketing at Cargill Salt in the Bay Area where they’ve been on strike since Aug. 11. Two months of negotiations have failed to produce an agreement between…



After two years, Dallas Black Dancers win first union contract

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026

DALLAS — Ten members of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre troupe were fired Aug. 9, 2024, after they joined the American Guild of Musical Artists, a union that represents dancers. They launched a fight, including mounting popular protests at shows…




Texas protests demand justice in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026
Demonstrators gather July 8 at street in Houston where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot day before by ICE agents. Protests over justice for Salgado, immigrant workers, continue.

CONROE, Texas — In the month since construction worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot dead by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while driving to work with three co-workers July 7, several events have been held here protesting his death. A…


Putin trip to Kuril Islands points to threat of new wars

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands Aug. 13 was aimed at reinforcing Moscow’s control over what is a crucial military gateway to the Pacific as it seeks leverage for its war in Ukraine. Besides Moscow, Pyongyang…



As new wars threaten, Ottawa plans attacks on political rights

Vol. 90/No. 31 - August 31, 2026
Cops used pepper spray against truckers, supporters during 2022 protests in Ottawa. Preparing for bigger class battles to come, Canadian rulers are escalating attacks on the unions, political freedoms of working people. Bill C-22 will strengthen police powers, government spy agencies.

MONTREAL — As the crisis of capitalism deepens and friction between the rulers in Canada and the U.S. grows, the Liberal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has over the last two months stepped up its assaults on the political…