Month: June 2020

Supermarket workers at Kroger recently reported receiving collection letters from the company alleging that they were overpaid “emergency pay” while on sick leave, and demanding the workers pay the company back. Their union, UFCW Local 400, investigated each case thoroughly and were preparing to file grievances against the company, but after an exposé in Dissent […]

United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) statement: Defend Black Lives! NO Police State! NO Military Dictatorship! Release all arrestees! NO more attacks on anti-racist protesters! The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) stands in solidarity with communities across the country who are rising up in protest against racist police violence. As Donald Trump calls for the deployment […]

Over 20,000 people – in cars and on foot – protested in downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon, calling for justice for George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who was viciously murdered by Minneapolis police last week. Just like many other times when Black people here have been under attack, Arabs and Palestinians from all over Chicagoland […]

Note: next car caravan day of action is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020! The morning action starts at 7 AM, and the evening one, at 4:30 PM. Details will be broadcast on the Chicago Alliance’s social media @CAARPRnow. Stay tuned to @aaanmarkaz as well. Facebook event page is here.

The outrage at a white supremacist system that is fueling protests across the country must be kept at the forefront of our work for transit equity. We are in the same fight: for a world where all people have the freedom to move, to be in public space without fear or threat. Together we must […]

Tristan Taylor has been arrested and charged with “inciting a riot”, a felony. Call the numbers below and demand his release and demand that the charges be dropped: Chief James Craig at 313-224-3400 Mayor Duggan at 313-224-3400 Kym Worthy’s office. She’s the Wayne County prosecutor: (313) 224-5777Department of Neighborhoods (313) 224-4415and the City Council —Brenda […]