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Social Self-Defense Has Begun

Social Self-Defense Has Begun

In the first hundred days of the Trump regime, actions against his juggernaut have swelled from small local demonstrations to nationwide days of action with millions of participants, initiating a movement to defend society against the MAGA assault. In order to understand this movement and its possible future, this Strike! Commentary provides a snap history of how the movement started. The next commentary will recount the emergence of larger-scale mass actions like “Hands Off” and “May Day.” Subsequent commentaries will explore how that movement can halt, roll back, and eventually terminate the MAGA attack on society, exploring what we can expect from Trump and his interaction with the world, the role of workers and unions, and the lessons to be drawn from past movements.

CTU Webinar Media Advisory

CTU Webinar Media Advisory

April 15, 2025–Labor Network for Sustainability is kicking off “Earth Day to May Day” organizing by hosting a webinar featuring the Chicago Teachers Union. Members of CTU will share how they led a year-long contract campaign where labor and community won on many issues including climate justice and public sector resilience.

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Trump Cancels Union Right to Bargain: Is Your Union Next?

Trump Cancels Union Right to Bargain: Is Your Union Next?

Can your employer cancel your union’s right to bargain by issuing a press release? On March 7 the Department of Homeland Security announced plans “ending collective bargaining” for TSA’s transportation screening officers by issuing a press release.

Government Workers Push Back

Government Workers Push Back

Organizing and action by government workers to oppose the Trump-Musk assault on public services is burgeoning. Here are some examples…

They Want to Strip America for Parts

They Want to Strip America for Parts

America’s two largest unions, the National Education Association and the Service Employees International Union, are among dozens of sponsors of a nationwide mobilization April 5 “to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history.”