the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Nov 10, 2025
Over 600 workers at Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio went on strike on August 23 and were still on strike as of November 8. The workers belong to union locals of the IAM (International Association of Machinists) and the USW (United Steelworkers).
These workers gave up big wage, retirement, and healthcare concessions in 2020, when the company declared bankruptcy. The company agreed then to a “snap back” provision in 2024. But Libbey not only refused to honor that commitment, but is now demanding much deeper cuts, including forced 12-hour shifts, loss of seniority rights, and what the union calls “total control” over daily scheduling and work pace.
The USW and IAM workers are on an Unfair Labor Practice strike, now the longest strike in the company’s history.
On Sunday, October 26, 3,200 workers at Boeing Defense plants near St. Louis voted down a FOURTH company offer and stayed on strike. They have been out since August 4.
Workers are demanding that they get the same contract as the Boeing Seattle workers. But the company has set lower terms and is refusing to bargain further. A union spokesperson said that the difference amounts to 8 million dollars over 4 years, which is only a “rounding error” to a company as wealthy as Boeing!
The workers make parts for the Boeing 777X, and for fighter jets including the F-15EX.
About 750 nurses and case workers have been on strike against Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Members of Teamsters Local 332, the workers are demanding safer staffing levels and proper compensation. They rejected a company offer by 93% on August 21 and began their strike September 1.
The hospital was recently bought by Henry Ford Health, one of the largest hospital chains in Michigan.