Reports from the front

Posted October 28, 2023 Article

Demonstrations for a free Palestine continue

Three reports from the front

by Keith Rosenthal, Mel Bienenfield, and Ted McTaggart

Three Tempest members report on demonstrations in New York City for Palestinian self-determination and a ceasefire.

Posted October 21, 2023 Article

Standing for justice in Palestine

Four reports from the front

by Paul KD, Sherry Wolf, Hank Kennedy, and Denée Jackson

Tempest members report on large and inspiring rallies, marches, and acts of civil disobedience over the past week in defense of Palestinian resistance and condemnation of Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.

Posted October 17, 2023 Article

UAW revs up historic strike

Rally in Rancho Cucamonga

by Héctor Rivera

Héctor Rivera reports on a spirited UAW rally in Rancho Cucamonga as the strike continues.

Posted October 17, 2023 Article

Thousands demand a free Palestine in Los Angeles

by Héctor A. Rivera and Dana Cloud

Héctor Rivera and Dana Cloud report on a thousands-strong rally in Los Angeles on October 14 in defense of Palestinian resistance and an end to Israel’s genocide.

Posted October 10, 2023 Article

Sixty-seven days on strike

Nurses at RWJBarnard are standing strong

by Sam Friedman

Tempest’s Sam Friedman reports on an ongoing strike by nurses at RWJBarnard Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Posted October 3, 2023 Article

Reports from UAW picket lines

Tappan, New York

by Haley Pessin and Mel Bienenfeld

In these short reports, Tempest members Haley Pessin and Mel Bienenfeld describe UAW pickets at a Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Tappan, NY.

Posted September 17, 2023 Article

Nurses’ strike in New Brunswick, NJ

Report from the front

by Dana Cloud

Sam Friedman reports on a nurses’ strike in New Brunswick, NJ. over oppressive working conditions, including unsafe staffing levels.

Posted August 26, 2023 Article

UAW rally in Warren, Michigan

Report from the front

by Hank Kennedy

On August 25, 97 percent of the 150,000 auto workers represented by the UAW voted to authorize a strike if an agreement is not reached before their contracts expire on September 14. Hank Kennedy reports on a rally of the United Auto Workers in Warren, Michigan last weekend before the strike authorization vote.

Posted July 22, 2023 Article

Teamsters ready to strike