Monthly Archives: August 2025

A conference, convened by the Labor Notes organization and featuring Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU), aimed to reinforce the idea that no viable alternative exists to the current trade union structure and leadership. Speakers presented on various topics, including internal union reform strategies and examples of successful negotiations. A recurring theme was the necessityContinue reading “Bureaucracy’s Allies”

The *World Socialist Web Site* article reports on the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, specifically focusing on the escalating violence and deteriorating conditions faced by asylum seekers and immigrants. The article details the Biden administration’s continuation of Trump-era policies, including Title 42, which effectively blocks many asylum claims and forces migrants to wait inContinue reading “Everglades Injustice”

Workers at the University of Minnesota, represented by Teamsters Local 320, were on the verge of a significant strike due to stalled contract negotiations. The 1,400 employees, including custodians, cooks, maintenance staff, and dorm workers, sought better wages and benefits, citing the rising cost of living and the university’s substantial financial resources. Rank-and-file workers votedContinue reading “University Workers’ Stand.”

The article discusses concerns surrounding the potential economic and political implications of a hypothetical second term for Donald Trump as President of the United States. It focuses on worries within the financial establishment regarding Trump’s unpredictability and potential disregard for established economic policies and institutions. The article highlights anxieties over Trump’s trade policies, particularly hisContinue reading “Credibility Crisis”

The article on the World Socialist Web Site analyzes the occupation of Los Angeles and Washington D.C., presenting them as examples of the US government’s willingness to impose military rule to suppress domestic dissent and maintain its global military operations. It argues that the occupations, ostensibly justified by civil unrest, demonstrate a broader strategy ofContinue reading “Starving for Support: Boeing Strike Divides IAM”

A recent online meeting organized by the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) focused on the ongoing strike by postal workers and the wider political implications of the economic crisis in the country. Speakers emphasized the necessity for postal workers to understand their struggleContinue reading “Postal Strike: Lanka’s Online Rally”