Puerto Rican Teachers Union Protests SEIU Raid

Outside the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) convention in Puerto Rico, Saturday, May 31, members of the Puerto Rican teachers union were attacked by riot police when they attempted to distribute fliers. read more...

Chicago: Teamsters Local 743 Marches for Immigrant Rights

At the May 1 march in Chicago, three busloads of workers and their families came to represent Teamsters Local 743. read more...

SEIU: Rank-and-file Members to Challenge Stern at Convention

The largest union in the U.S., the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), begins its national convention the weekend of May 31, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Convention goers will have a very different experience from the well orchestrated ceremonies of past years. read more...

Manuel Marulanda: In the fight to end oppression, he never missed his mark

We are saddened by the death of Manuel Marulanda, commander in chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP). At the same time, we are inspired by the powerful example of his life and work. read more...

Philippines: Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran, a working class hero passes away

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the National Democratic Front of the Philippines on the passing of Crispin ‘Ka Bel’ Beltran, a true working class hero. read more...

Victory in Contract Fight at UIC

Chicago, IL - Clerical workers at the University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) are celebrating after scoring a big victory in contract negotiations. read more...

California: 16 arrested at UCLA protesting fee increase

Los Angeles, CA - Chanting, “Regents, regents, can’t you see? You’re creating poverty!” 16 student activists from UCLA Students for a Democratic Society, the UCLA Student Worker Front and other University of California campuses temporarily brought a meeting of the University of California Regents to a halt May 14 to protest a hike in student fees. read more...

UCLA Students March Against War, 'Seize' Campus Building

Los Angeles, CA - On the April 17, a coalition of campus peace groups led by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a protest against the U.S. war on Iraq. read more...

Bush administration admits defeat in Ricardo Palmera case Following a State Department request, the U.S. prosecutor asked that all drug charges against Colombian revolutionary Ricardo Palmera be dropped. read more...

Newark: Protest Demands Sean Bell Killers Must Pay by David Hungerford (posted April 27, 2008)

UCLA Students March Against War, 'Seize' Campus Building by Staff (posted May 11, 2008)

From Basra to Baghdad: Upsurge in anti-occupation fighting sweeps Iraq Analysis by Kosta Harlan (posted May 7, 2008)

Alabama: SDS-Tuscaloosa Wins, Anti-war Protesters Acquitted by Chapin Gray (posted May 6, 2008)

California: 16 arrested at UCLA protesting fee increase by Eric Gardner (posted May 20, 2008)

UCLA Students March Against War, 'Seize' Campus Building by Staff (posted May 11, 2008)

Alabama: SDS-Tuscaloosa Wins, Anti-war Protesters Acquitted by Chapin Gray (posted May 6, 2008)

North Carolina: Sit-in against UNC’s ties to sweatshops ends with 5 arrests by Kosta Harlan (posted May 4, 2008)

Interview with Sarah Hirsch: UNC sit-in over, struggle against sweatshops continues (posted May 4, 2008)

Manuel Marulanda: In the fight to end oppression, he never missed his mark by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted May 29, 2008)

Bush administration admits defeat in Ricardo Palmera case by Staff (posted May 9, 2008)

Chicago: Teamsters Local 743 Marches for Immigrant Rights an interview with Tony Caldera and Emma Moreno (posted May 28, 2008)

San José, California: May 1 Immigrant Rights March by Carlos Reyes (posted May 3, 2008)

St. Paul, MN: 1,000 march on May 1st for immigrant rights by Brad Sigal (posted May 2, 2008)

Chicago: Twenty thousand march for immigrant rights May 1 by Staff (posted May 1, 2008)

May Day 2008: Long Live the Peoples’ Struggle! by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted April 27, 2008)

Puerto Rican Teachers Union Protests SEIU Raid by Staff (posted June 2, 2008)

SEIU: Rank-and-file Members to Challenge Stern at Convention by Joe Iosbaker (posted May 31, 2008)

Victory in Contract Fight at UIC by Staff (posted May 26, 2008)

May Day 2008: Long Live the Peoples’ Struggle! by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted April 27, 2008)

RNC anti-war protests: Saint Paul city council rejects appeal, permit fight continues by Mick Kelly (posted May 22, 2008)

Tell Saint Paul Mayor Coleman and Twin Cities newspapers: "Anti-war protesters have a right to demonstrate at the RNC" (posted May 9, 2008)

Philippines: Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran, a working class hero passes away Statement by the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (posted May 28, 2008)

Supporters of Beijing Olympics Rally In Chicago, New York by Staff (posted May 5, 2008)

Maoists Sweep Constituent Assembly Elections in Nepal commentary by Josh Sykes (posted April 28, 2008)