SWP NJ ballot fight at 2,630 signatures, only 570 to go!

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025
“Amazon workers are trying to get a union,” Jose Rentas, who had worked there, told Joanne Kuniansky, SWP candidate for New Jersey governor, as he signed petition to put her on ballot.

SOMERDALE, N.J. — “The Socialist Workers Party is in a fight to be on the ballot,” Joanne Kuniansky, SWP candidate for governor of New Jersey, told working people during two days of campaigning in the southern part of the state…


Rail workers in Canada fight gov’t-imposed new contract

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025
Locked-out rail workers picket outside headquarters of Canadian National Railway in Montreal, Aug. 22, 2024. After 17-hour strike government ordered Teamsters members back to work.

MONTREAL — A federal government-appointed arbitrator imposed a new contract April 7 on some 6,000 train conductors, engineers, yardmasters and yard switchmen at Canadian National Railway. They’re members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. Liberal Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon…


Protests against Hamas grow in Gaza as space opens for toilers

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025
April 27 protest in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, against Hamas thugs. “The people want Hamas to leave,” thousands chanted.

Israeli blows against Hamas and the rest of the Tehran-led “axis of resistance” are helping to change the face of the Middle East. The Israel Defense Forces have launched a new offensive, another step aimed at dismantling Hamas and ending…




One-third of workers in New York shelters work full-time jobs

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025

NEW YORK — As the homeless population here reaches record levels, growing numbers have jobs but still can’t afford a place to live. About one-third of families living in shelters include at least one working adult, the April 8 New…


Birmingham refuse drivers continue strike over wages

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025
Members of Unite union on picket line in Tyseley, Birmingham, England, April 1. Hundreds of refuse workers are on strike against Birmingham City Council’s demand for job and wages cuts.

BIRMINGHAM, England — “We’re solid, 97% voted against the council deal and keep fighting,” striking Unite union steward Danny Taylor told the Militant here April 24. Hundreds of refuse workers have been on strike since March 11 against the Birmingham…



NJ Transit engineers may strike after years of negotiations

Vol. 89/No. 18 - May 12, 2025

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen members voted down a proposed contract offer from NJ Transit by a resounding 87% April 15. The company then rescinded its offer, forcing negotiations to start over. Restricted by red tape and anti-strike provisions…