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Leon Trotsky
The social revolution is entirely based upon the growth of proletarian consciousness and on the faith of the proletariat in its own strength and in the party which is leading it.
James P Cannon
The workers of America have power enough to topple the structure of capitalism at home and to lift the whole world with them when they rise.
Class-Struggle USA: Workers versus Walker in Wisconsin
All across the US, the ruling class is attempting everything in its power, every bag of tricks, to offload the effects of the recession onto the backs of working people.…
Wisconsin: Public-sector workers and youth strike back!
Tens of thousands of young people, students, teachers, and public-sector workers are rallying in Madison, Wisconsin and occupying the State Capitol in opposition to proposed sweeping anti-union legislation. From the website…
Public-sector Workers and Services on the chopping block
The struggle to make public-sector workers and social services pay for capitalism’s failures is revving up. Jeff Albertson looks at what's happening, discusses the causes, and outlines what we can…
Mid-term elections expose developing crisis in American politics
The few that voted made the Democrats rightfully pay. Now The fight for an independent working-class party is as crucial as ever, argues Jeff Albertson.…
ILWU Shuts Down Ports to Combat Racism
Local 10's actions are a beacon for all workers to emulate in the struggle against racism.…
175,000 Gather in Washington D.C. for Jobs Rally
Jeff Albertson reports on the Oct 2 "one nation working together" rally and argues what steps the movement needs to take next.…
UAW Workers Stymie Bosses, Union Leadership in Indianapolis
Last May, workers at an Indianapolis stamping plant currently owned by General Motors (GM) voted in overwhelming numbers (384-22 in favor) to refuse to reopen contract negotiations with a prospective…
Students across New Jersey Walk Out in the Face of Worsening Budget Cuts
Phil Dickinson looks at the recent walkouts and argues that decisive steps are needed to defeat the Governor's planned offensive on the working class and youth.…
Workers at Temple University Hospital Strike Back Against Austerity Plans, Union Busting
The strikers remain committed. Management refuses to yield any ground. A decisive battle between the two is all but inevitable.…
For Unions, a change of course is in order
Jeff Albertson reflects on recent events surrounding efforts by labor leaders to press ahead with the passing of the Employee Free-Choice Act, the response to these developments by the Democrats,…
“You Got Bailed Out, We Got Sold Out”- Quad City Die Casting Layoff
According to the Federal Reserve, Wells Fargo Bank is not simply holding its head above water during these stressful economic times, it is actually expected to reach a $13.7 billion…