Author: Paul KD
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Building grocery power
Paul KD interviews three leaders of the independent New Seasons Labor Union which has organized 11 out of 20 stores in the Portland, Oregon-based natural foods chain New Seasons Market and now represents over 1000 workers.
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Standing for justice in Palestine
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.
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Teamsters ready to strike
In these two brief reports, Tempest members Ashley Smith and Paul KD describe Teamsters’ practice pickets as a potential UPS strike looms.
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Cop murder on the production line
Paul KD reports on the police murder of 26-year-old Sudanese immigrant Chiewelthap Mariar on the floor of the Oklahoma meatpacking plant where he was working.
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Rail workers may strike next month
Federal mediators will soon release their recommendation to resolve contract talks between the United Rail Unions and the bosses. Paul KD spoke to Ross Grooters, co-chair of Railway Workers United—who says a national freight rail strike is possible in September.
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“Miserable” and getting worse
Paul KD interviews Ross Grooters, co-chair of Railroad Workers United, a coalition of rank-and-filers, about the current state of the railways, the impact of deregulation, the pandemic, and the possibility of coordinated struggle in the industry.
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Striking back! Labor strategy in the pandemic
This is a lightly edited transcript of the panel on labor struggle and strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic, organized by the Tempest Collective. It features Elizabeth Lalasz, Kirstin Roberts, Kim Moody, and Joe Burns, and is chaired by Paul KD.
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DSLC: Isn’t democracy power?
Paul KD and Natalia Tylim provide the Tempest perspective on recent developments with the DSA’s Democratic Socialist Labor Commission.
