Marchers wearing red shirts hoist white signs as they march for the second day in downtown Chicago supporting
@ctulocal1
teachers’ strike. CTU members want, among other things, nurses in every school and smaller class sizes.
"I'm tired of hearing about how a two bit union buster thinks of himself as more of a patriot than the woman who fights every single day to lift working people out from under the boots of greed trampling on our way of life"
@AOC
VP: You may not be a union member, but thank unions for the five-day workweek or the 8 hour work day. Thank unions for sick leave and paid family leave and vacation time… When unions are strong, America is strong
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a law guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch for all students in the state, regardless of how much money their parents make. Tens of thousands of food-insecure kids will benefit.
My mother taught me that no matter how you earn a living, whether you’re a caregiver or truck driver, grocery store clerk or small business owner, every job has inherent value and worth.
WATCH: I just spoke to UT students protesting for peace in Gaza.
"We must continue raising our voices, because no matter what Greg Abbott says, our movement is rooted in love."
James Skretta and Gianna Reeve, of
@SBWorkersUnited
, talk to media before heading in to the Starbucks partner event at the Hyatt in downtown Buffalo
President Biden’s commitment to raise the minimum wage to $15 for federal contractors is great news for America's workers, and for all of us who have spent years fighting to raise wages. Now Congress must raise the minimum wage for everyone.
#FightFor15
For a long time, this economy has worked great for those at the top. While ordinary, hardworking Americans — the people who built this country — have been cut out of the deal.
This is our moment to change that. This is our moment to deal working people back in.