The unions have requested all picketing and solidarity actions to end, so that the negotiations can begin again. Therefore, the ANSWER Coalition’s National Day of Action to support the strike set for Wednesday, Aug. 24, will not happen.

Verizon workers remain determined and steadfast on picket lines across the Northeast. In Syracuse, NY, workers are striking at several locations, including a 24-hour picket on Thompson Rd.

The ANSWER Coalition is initiating a National Day of Action to support striking Verizon workers. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, coordinated actions will happen in many cities across the country, with activists mobilizing for union picket lines and calling solidarity protests.

The ANSWER Coalition is initiating a National Day of Action to support striking Verizon workers. On Wednesday, Aug. 24, coordinated actions will happen in many cities across the country, with activists mobilizing for union picket lines and calling solidarity protests.

More than 45,000 workers are striking against communications giant Verizon. The company, which claimed over $10 billion in net profits last year, wants the workers who make the company run to take $1 billion in cuts.

For weeks, Democrats and Republicans have debated about whether to stab poor and working people in the back or in the chest. With their deal, President Obama and the Democratic Party have agreed with the Republicans that yes, stabbing working people in the chest will do just fine.

After an 18-day struggle, workers at the Nine Mile Point nuclear power plant in Scriba, NY, won a new contract.

For weeks, Democrats and Republicans have debated about whether to stab poor and working people in the back or in the chest. With their deal, President Obama and the Democratic Party have agreed with the Republicans that yes, stabbing working people in the chest will do just fine.

A new fightback movement is rising. From Egypt and Tunisia to Wisconsin and Ohio, workers are taking a stand against oppression and exploitation.

Students and Teachers Fight Back and the ANSWER Coalition held a successful forum entitled “Labor Can Win: It’s Time to Fight Back!” In Chicago on May 7 at the United Electrical Workers Hall.