As the 2026 midterm elections near, both of the capitalist rulers’ central political parties — the Democrats and Republicans — are looking for every angle to boost their chances to come out on top in November. In this context, the…
WILMINGTON, Calif. — More than 40 people gathered at the Machinists union hall here May 9 for a “No war on Cuba!” emergency speak-out. The event also drew attendees joining in online. It was organized to oppose Washington’s oil blockade,…
Washington has amassed a daunting military force in the Middle East tasked with enforcing a blockade of ships to and from Iranian ports to advance the U.S. rulers’ interests. Its aim is to force Tehran to agree to U.S. demands…
The Militant extends a warm welcome to readers who subscribed during our successful eight-week campaign to expand the paper’s reach, as well as our other goals. Many of you were struck by the paper’s explanation that today’s spreading wars are…
The Militant won another round in its fight against a series of bans on the paper by prison authorities April 30, when the Florida Department of Corrections Literature Review Committee reversed the impoundment of issues nos. 11, 12 and 14…
May 21, 2001 Immigrant workers are taking an increasingly important part in fighting for the unity of the working class. In face of the brutality of the capitalist rulers and their stepped-up harassment of immigrants, immigrant workers are taking the…
ATHENS, Greece — Some 35 people packed the meeting hall of the Athens publishing house Diethnes Vima April 18 to hear a report from a union delegation returning from Cuba. The group of four was organized by unionists at Athens…
MARTINEZ, Calif. — Over 100 unionists, family members and other supporters of the 120 workers on strike at the Marathon refinery joined an expanded picket line here May 11. The workers, members of United Steelworkers Local 5, are in their…
WHITING, Ind. — More than 800 members of United Steelworkers Local 7-1 have been on the picket line here since March 19, after voting to reject British Petroleum’s “final, best, and last” offer by 98.3%. They’re picketing 24/7 at the…
MONTREAL — After a yearslong battle, 52 workers in Fort McMurray, Alberta, have succeeded in unionizing their workplace, becoming the first FedEx unit to win union certification in Canada. They’re now members of Teamsters Local 362. The Canada Industrial Relations…
