by Virginia Rodino | Apr 15, 2025 | Articles, News Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Virginia Rodino, [email protected] 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...
by Virginia Rodino | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
LNS is working with unions and allies to promote a cascade of actions from Earth Day to May Day – April 22 to May 1. At the forefront of these actions is the Educators Climate Action Network (ECAN). It says: Public schools are enduring cuts, closures, and immigration...
by Virginia Rodino | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
On May 1 a broad coalition led by immigrant advocates will be demanding protection for the rights of immigrants in actions around the country. A center of action will be Chicago. Jorge Mujica, a longtime organizer with Arise Chicago, told reporters, We are calling for...
by Virginia Rodino | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
The Chicago Teachers Union, long an advocate for climate protection, has just won language in its new contract spelling out climate and climate justice provisions for students and educators. These provisions are important not only in themselves, but because they...
by Virginia Rodino | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
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. Could any employer,...
