While San Francisco’s public schools stay closed, a deal between the district and the teachers union remains elusive. So far, it appears, teachers have the leverage.

Striking New York City nurses say they are being maligned as greedy, while hospital officials say they are not taking into account sharp reductions in federal funding.

Organizers of the general strike are asking people to not go to work, not go to school, and not purchase anything on January 30. This creates both an economic blackout, and the opportunity to participate in local protests against ICE.

Anti-ICE organizers are encouraging people to abstain from any economic activity on Jan. 30

The 114-day strike by 260 Smart Solar workers, members of the United Metal Workers' Union, ended in victory. Workplace representative Emine Azak said, “The strike was a school. We stood tall and fought with dignity.