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CPS FAILS TO NEGOTIATE FAIR CONTRACT TO PREVENT FIRST LABOR STRIKE IN 25 YEARS CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION NEWS RELEASE September 9, 2012 More than 29,000 teachers and education professionals will not report to work today 9/10. CHICAGO – After hours of … Continue reading →

Detroit water/sewer system is third largest in U.S., serves 40 percent of Michigan population  Environmental groups oppose privatization; union threatens strike Bond manager SBS says rate increases are imperative, wants more debt By Diane Bukowski  September 9, 2012 DETROIT – Despite adamant opposition … Continue reading →

By Theresa Moran  September 7, 2012 With Chicago teachers preparing to strike Monday, unionists say it’s a “which side are you on?” moment for Democrats. But from the looks of this week’s convention, it would seem Democrats have already made … Continue reading →

By Greg Thrasher Washington DC Bureau Chief Voice of Detroit September 7, 2012 According to the latest studies and mainstream media accounts which populate the chatter rooms and the evening news, the narrative is how broke and poor the Black … Continue reading →

  DPS Board member Carol Banks denounced the EAA at the City Council committee meeting Aug. 30. “We don’t want another Tuskegee Institute experiment on our children,” she said. During the infamous Tuskegee experiment, Black men in the South were … Continue reading →

  U.S. Department of Education officials, including Peter Cunningham (center) listen to comments from parents, teachers and others during special Council session Aug. 30, 2012. Prof. Thomas Pedroni is second from left, Elder Helen Moore at far right. Councilwoman JoAnn … Continue reading →

Wyandotte Students Face Racism & Bullying! A No Struggle, No Development Production! By KennySnod * * Why Does The Wyandotte MI. Schools District Allow Bullying & Racism By Staff Members Toward Its Students? August 31, 2012 Wyandotte, MI–Members of Team … Continue reading →

  Community activist Sheila Crowell points to one of two huge hills of contaminated soil excavated during construction of Munger Middle School and left for the kids. Photo taken 8/30/12 Diane Bukowski From:  Sheila Crowell, Mother,  Resident, Homeowner, Advocate,  Community Leader … Continue reading →

From: Michigan League for Human Services Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 9:24 AM Labor Day Report: Michigan’s lower unemployment rate masks deeper issues State has highest rate in the Midwest for working families living in poverty Michigan’s unemployment rate has … Continue reading →