Chris Hedges: The teacher strike in Chicago is arguably one of the most important labor actions in probably decades

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September 11, 2012

CTU Strike: 'Democratic Party, Where Are You?'

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Sep 11, 2012 by democracynow

DemocracyNow.org As the Chicago public school teachers’ strike enters its second day, we’re joined by the journalist and author Chris Hedges. “The teacher strike in Chicago is arguably one of the most important labor actions in probably decades,” Hedges says. “If it does not prevail, you can be certain that the template for the attack on the union will be carried out across the country against other teachers unions and against the last redoubt of union activity, which is in the public sector of course, fireman and police.” Hedges continues, “It is always the ruling class that determines the parameters of rebellion and resistance. Continue reading