In Brattleboro, about 40 school bus drivers were locked out by a massive corporation. A lock out can be better for workers than a strike, according to Labor Notes magazine. “We will be... Read more »
August 15, 2025
2,900 Acres Saved in Pioneer Valley
On August 13 spokeswomen for two land trusts told the Valley Post their groups had helped permanently protect 2,900 acres of forest from development. The land will be logged but the trees will... Read more »
August 08, 2025
Holyoke March Against Dictatorship Set for Sept. 1
In Holyoke there will be a march on September 1 at 11 a.m., starting at city hall. The goal is democracy not dictatorship. September 1 is Labor Day. One of the unions that's organizing the march... Read more »
August 01, 2025
Workers Win
On July 30, the workers at the food co-ops in Northampton and the neighboring town of Easthampton announced they had a victory when they signed a new union contract with management. A total of... Read more »
July 25, 2025
Peace March is August 6
On August 6 in the Pioneer Valley town of Easthampton, there will be a march against nuclear bombs. The march leaves the food co-op at 4 p.m. and ends at Nashawannuck pond. Details are available... Read more »