Strikes by actors, writers win widespread support

Rallies, pickets take place from coast to coast
Vol. 87/No. 29 - August 7, 2023
SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild unionists rally in Philadelphia July 20. Showing the power of united action, actors struck July 13, joining writers who had been on strike since May 2.

NEW YORK — Thousands of striking actors joined the “Rock the City for a Fair Contract” rally at Times Square here July 25. Some 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists went on strike…


Democrats’ push to refurbish FBI part of attack on political rights

Vol. 87/No. 29 - August 7, 2023

For over seven years, beginning during the 2016 elections, the Democrats have attempted to use the FBI as a key weapon in their ongoing assault against Republican political opponent Donald Trump. In doing so, they’ve targeted the working people attracted…



Teamsters union says tentative agreement reached with UPS

Vol. 87/No. 29 - August 7, 2023
Hundreds of Teamsters Local 638 members, supporters held “practice picket” at UPS distribution center in Eagan, Minnesota, July 22. Real possibility of strike put pressure on UPS bosses.

The Teamsters and UPS announced July 25 they have reached agreement on a five-year contract covering 340,000 union members, less than one week before the current contract expires. Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien had said repeatedly that if a deal…


Moscow hurls new destruction on Ukraine cities

Vol. 87/No. 29 - August 7, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated his regime’s murderous war against the Ukrainian people with air attacks on civilian targets across the country. These assaults have been met by the defiance of working people determined to defend Ukraine’s independence. Moscow…


Teamster ‘practice pickets’ prepare for national strike

UPS breaks off talks as July 31 deadline looms
Vol. 87/No. 28 - July 31, 2023
UPS workers at “practice strike picket” outside depot in Fremont, California, July 18. Thousands of Teamster members have joined similar actions outside UPS facilities around the country.

PHILADELPHIA — Teamsters at UPS held two “practice pickets” here July 13, part of similar actions across the country in preparation for a potential strike at the end of the month. The package delivery outfit is the largest unionized private…


What is road forward in the Middle East?

Vol. 87/No. 28 - July 31, 2023

The spread of terrorist attacks against Jews in Israel and the West Bank by supporters of Hamas and Islamic Jihad — backed by the bourgeois-clerical regime in Iran — along with thuggish actions by rightists among Israeli settlers against Palestinians…


Biden’s witch hunt against Trump attacks political rights

Vol. 87/No. 28 - July 31, 2023

The ever-expanding number of “investigations” and charges being filed against Donald Trump is unparalleled. This highly partisan operation against the likely nominee of one of the bosses’ two main parties is being carried out by President Joseph Biden, Trump’s likely…



Back Ukraine’s fight to defend its sovereignty

Vol. 87/No. 28 - July 31, 2023

The Ukrainian counteroffensive aimed at turning back Moscow’s invasion is “a bit disappointing,” complained retired U.S. Marine Col. Mark Cancian on NPR June 24. His remarks were typical of recent comments by the military brass and officials of President Joseph…