“Union Town,” a jaunty pro-labor singalong, is the title cut from Tom Morello’s latest release under the name the Nightwatchman. All profits from the EP, which will be available digitally on May 17th and on CD and vinyl on July 19th, will go to the America Votes Labor Unity Fund via SaveWorkers.org. You can visit that site now to join the fight and download the “Union Town” MP3 for free.

Labor and community activists in the Oneonta area have put together a panel discussion on “Wisconsin, New York and the Imperiled American Middle Class” for this Thursday on the SUNY Oneonta campus. It starts at 7 p.m. at Craven Lounge in Morris Hall.

…and start making some sacrifices for children? That’s the question Jon Stewart asked last night. Go to www.thedailyshow.com. to be reminded of the “debate” why the Bush-era tax cuts could not be extended for those making more than $250,000. But let’s stick it to the average Wisconsin teacher who makes $51,000. The Daily Show With [...]

Yes, the state Senate Education Committee will vote tomorrow to end seniority rights for every teacher in the New York City school system. If it happens there, how long before it happens in Buffalo, Syracuse, Yonkers? How long before Schenectady, Ithaca, you name the district? Call your State Senator at: 877 255-9417. When prompted, press [...]

The early morning vote followed three days of debate and sends the bill to the state Senate. Fourteen Senate Democrats remain out of state, denying Republicans a quorum and blocking action in that chamber.

In Wisconsin, two-thirds of the corporations pay no taxes even as the governor pushes to slash services and end collective bargaining.

Compiled from our national affiliates AFT, NEA and AFL-CIO.

Leaders of NYSUT’s two national affiliates are crisscrossing the country to stand up against a barrage of attempts to erode collective bargaining rights.

“We support Wisconsin!” shouted crowds of unionists gathered outside the CSEA building in downtown Albany, hoisting signs from their various unions. Warm spirits for Wisconsin’s struggling brothers and sisters were in full force  at the rally late Friday afternoon, supported by members of unions from throughout the Capital Region, including NYSUT, CSEA, PEF, SEIU 1199, [...]

Power to the people! I know we in Wisconsin have a huge budget hole that needs to be plugged, but it seems like the governor is shoving it at us without any attempts to sit down and negotiate. Last night some senators left the state in order to avoid a forced vote. Desperate times call [...]