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Millions of Workers and Peasants Are Shutting Down India
Millions of Workers and Peasants Are Shutting Down India
Feb 17, 2026
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Truthout $
The Web Is Not Enough — Why These Left Media Workers Are Opening Physical Spaces
Left media workers create physical spaces.
Feb 17, 2026
The Intercept $
U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive.
US sent rescue plane 45 hours after boat strike.
Feb 17, 2026
CounterPunch
Why are the Teamsters Endorsing Greg Abbott?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, notorious for anti-union laws, gains surprising endorsement from Teamsters. Abbott's history of weakening unions sparks outrage.
Feb 17, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Melbourne protesters denounce Israeli war criminal’s visit to Australia, Labor’s police-state measures
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, accused of inciting Gaza genocide, sparks 50,000-strong protest in Melbourne, amidst Labor's police-state measures.
Feb 17, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Mass protest against Israeli war criminal Herzog in Melbourne
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, a war criminal, sparks mass protests in Melbourne, with 50,000 workers, students, and youth demonstrating against his visit.
Feb 17, 2026
The Guardian US
First Thing: Ukrainian civilian casualties rose by 26% in 2025, researchers say
Russian strikes on Ukraine surge 26% in 2025, says AOAV, as civilian casualties rise. Iain Overton warns of "wider collapse of restraint" in war.
Feb 16, 2026
Common Dreams $
Social Security Agency Tells Workers to Give ICE Details About Beneficiary Appointments
Social Security Agency Tells Workers to Give ICE Details About Beneficiary Appointments
Feb 16, 2026
CounterPunch
We Need a General Strike to Stop ICE Terror
On January 23, Minneapolis saw a partial shutdown with small businesses closing, but large corporations like Target and 3M remained open.
Feb 16, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Widespread enthusiasm for Will Lehman’s campaign for UAW president
Will Lehman's campaign for UAW president gains momentum with 320,000 video views, as workers demand change from corrupt bureaucracy.
Feb 16, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Germany: VW workforce bleeds while the board cashes in—with help from the Works Council and IG Metall
Volkswagen's board members cash in with €1.75 million bonuses while 35,000 jobs are cut, sparking outrage among workers.
Feb 16, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
This week in history: February 16-22
Autoworkers occupy factory in Windsor, Ontario, 25 years ago, demanding better wages and benefits, with 180 workers taking control of the Star Metal Manufacturing plant on February 16, 2001.
Feb 16, 2026
Crooks and Liars
Trump's Thugs Want To Create An Airborne Minneapolis In El Paso
Trump vows to launch land strikes on Mexican cartels, sparking invasion fears. President Trump threatens to send US military to Mexico.
Feb 14, 2026
Left Voice $
Argentina: Anger and Class-Struggle Confront Milei’s Reactionary Labor Reform Law
Argentina faces labor reform protests.
Feb 14, 2026
Al Jazeera $
US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria
US army launches strikes on ISIL targets. Operation Hawkeye hits 100 targets.
Feb 14, 2026
Mother Jones
US Military Strikes Another Boat in the Caribbean Sea, Killing 3
US military kills 3 in 39th boat attack in 6 months, sparking outrage over "extrajudicial killings" in the Caribbean Sea. President Donald Trump's administration faces criticism for targeting civilians without evidence.
Feb 14, 2026
Truthout $
San Francisco Teachers Win Big, Ending City’s First Educator Strike in Decades
San Francisco teachers end strike.
Feb 14, 2026
Al Jazeera $
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
Feb 14, 2026
NPR
US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria
US military launches 10 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, killing at least 50 militants, in retaliation for December ambush that killed 2 US soldiers.
Feb 14, 2026
Al Jazeera $
Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva
US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks face difficulties.
Feb 14, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Vote “No” to betrayal of San Francisco teachers’ strike! No more sacrificing livelihoods and social rights while billionaires feast!
San Francisco educators reject austerity contract, 6,400 teachers demand fair wages and healthcare, as billionaire-backed Democrats push for cuts.
Feb 14, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
Indian gig workers strike against exploitation, demanding better pay and protections, while 8,000 Punjab bus transport workers protest precarious conditions.
Feb 13, 2026
The New Republic $
Trump Dodges When Asked About Land Strikes: “Don’t Worry About It”
Trump Dodges When Asked About Land Strikes: “Don’t Worry About It”
Feb 13, 2026
Left Voice $
Argentina Passes Anti-Labor Law Amid Fierce Protest and State Repression
Argentina Passes Anti-Labor Law Amid Fierce Protest and State Repression
Feb 13, 2026
The Real News
Massive strike at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with new unions joining the picket line
31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers strike for safe staffing and fair wages, with 3,000 more joining the picket line.
Feb 13, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Australian pseudo-left downplays police rampage in Sydney, promotes appeals to Labor after Herzog visit
Australian police brutally suppress Sydney protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, with 27 arrests and serious injuries, as pseudo-left groups downplay violence.
Feb 13, 2026
Left Voice $
Despite Betrayal by NYSNA Leadership, New York Presbyterian Nurses Stay on the Picket Lines
New York Presbyterian nurses reject contract, stay on strike.
Feb 12, 2026
Labor Notes
The Amazon Imperative: Unions Must Join Forces
Amazon's grip on the economy threatens labor standards, with 40% market share and expanding into healthcare, grocery, and tech, prompting unions to join forces against the retail giant.
Feb 12, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Teachers, supporters speak out from San Francisco picket lines
San Francisco teachers strike enters 4th day, demanding higher wages and better healthcare, with 6,400 educators and support staff participating, affecting 50,000 students.
Feb 12, 2026
Al Jazeera $
Three children killed in drone strike on mosque in central Sudan: Doctors
Drone strike kills 3 children, Doctors report.
Feb 12, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
“Nurses should demand an end to this sham vote”: Opening report to meeting of New York Healthcare Workers Rank-and-File Committee
New York nurses demand end to "sham vote" on tentative agreements, citing union betrayal and inadequate staffing levels. NYSNA President Nancy Hagans faces criticism for bypassing local negotiating committee.
Feb 12, 2026
The Guardian US
Salesforce workers outraged after CEO makes joke about ICE watching them
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff sparks outrage with joke about ICE monitoring employees. Benioff's remarks criticized as "tone-deaf" by workers.
Feb 12, 2026
Raw Story $
Busted: Republican called out by powerful union after false claim of invitation snub
Mike Rogers falsely claimed a labor union snubbed him.
Feb 12, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Massive popular support for San Francisco teachers in first strike since 1979
6,400 San Francisco educators strike for higher wages and better working conditions, demanding fair pay in one of the richest cities in the world.
Feb 11, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Migros warehouse workers’ struggle continues despite Turkish police pressure and dismissals
Turkish police crack down on 5,500 Migros warehouse workers demanding 50% wage increase, as company announces 28% raise.
Feb 10, 2026
Common Dreams
'War by Another Means': Union Movement Condemns Trump Economic Siege of Cuba
Trump's economic siege of Cuba sparks outrage, with 10 million workers condemning "war by other means".
Feb 10, 2026
Al Jazeera $
US strikes civil nuclear agreement with Armenia, Russia’s former close ally
US Vice President JD Vance pledges $9bn investment in Armenia, striking a civil nuclear agreement with Russia's former close ally.
Feb 10, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Australian workers and youth denounce visit by Israeli President Herzog
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia sparks outrage, with tens of thousands protesting against his government's genocide in Gaza.
Feb 10, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Divisions within NZ coalition government over India Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand's coalition government faces divisions over India Free Trade Agreement, with NZ First leader Winston Peters opposing the deal, citing concerns over 1,670 temporary work permits for Indian workers.
Feb 10, 2026
The Guardian US
‘I saw the writing on the wall’: Austria offers safe haven for US academics as Trump wages war on universities
Austria offers safe haven to US academics like Wali Malik, fleeing Trump's war on universities. Trump's policies spark brain drain, with other countries benefiting.
Feb 10, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
New alliance of Sri Lankan health unions to contain opposition to IMF austerity
Sri Lankan health unions form new alliance to contain opposition to IMF austerity, with GMOA president Saman Ratnapriya and HPF president Ravi Kumudesh leading the effort.
Feb 10, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Class Struggle USA: Major strikes erupt nationwide
6,400 San Francisco teachers walk out on strike, demanding wage increases and better working conditions, as a nationwide strike movement gains momentum.
Feb 10, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
“They represented Marathon, not us”: Refinery workers denounce USW sellout in national pattern deal
Refinery workers slam USW's "sellout" deal, citing 15% wage increase over 4 years as insufficient. Workers at BP Whiting, HF Sinclair, and Chevron refineries denounce the agreement.
Feb 9, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Online meeting: The Nurses’ Strikes and the Movement Against Dictatorship
15,000 New York nurses and 31,000 California and Hawaii healthcare workers strike against profit-driven hospital systems, demanding better working conditions and patient care.
Feb 9, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Kaiser lawsuit exposes Labor Management Partnership as conspiracy against healthcare workers
Kaiser Permanente sues Alliance of Health Care Unions, alleging violations of Labor Management Partnership, as 31,000 healthcare workers strike for better wages and working conditions.
Feb 9, 2026
The Intercept $
Shipyard Bosses Forced to Pay Overtime to Get People to Stay for Pete Hegseth Speech
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's speech at Maine's Bath Iron Works prompts bosses to offer overtime pay to attendees, after a lackluster response from workers.
Feb 7, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Kaiser healthcare strike approaches 3rd week; 4,000 pharmacy and lab workers prepare to join the pickets
Kaiser healthcare strike nears 3rd week as 4,000 pharmacy and lab workers join 31,000 striking employees, escalating fight against corporate demands.
Feb 7, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
San Francisco teachers to walk out Monday against austerity in the richest tech enclave on the planet
San Francisco's 6,400 teachers to strike Monday against austerity, demanding fair wages and fully funded healthcare in one of the world's most expensive cities.
Feb 7, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia: Labor governments embrace mass murder and police state repression
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia sparks outrage, with Labor governments embracing "mass murder and police state repression". Herzog, implicated in war crimes, is met with massive police mobilization.
Feb 7, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Trump’s plan to purge the federal government and the threat of dictatorship
Trump purges 50,000 federal workers, sparking dictatorship fears. President Donald Trump's new rule strips job protections, allowing him to fire employees at will.
Feb 7, 2026
World Socialist Web Site
Workers furious after USW announce sellout deal for 30,000 refinery workers
30,000 US refinery workers furious over USW's "sellout" deal, offering only 15% wage increase over 4 years.
Feb 7, 2026
Axios
Trump tries gunboat diplomacy after wavering on Iran strikes
Trump sends "big boats" to Gulf as he seeks nuclear deal with Iran for third time.
Feb 3, 2026
Jacobin $
US Labor Unions Can Take a Page From Sweden’s Meidner Plan
Rudolf Meidner's plan could transform the US labor movement, leveraging $8 trillion in union pension funds to establish worker ownership over private companies.
Feb 3, 2026
Axios
Investors are betting on robots to replace blue collar workers
Billion-dollar investments fuel AI robot revolution, threatening blue-collar jobs, says Waabi founder Raquel Urtasun.
Feb 2, 2026