Read and endorse the Call for a General Strike.
A Call for a General Strike!
Antiwar message raised at homeport of U.S. ships threatening Venezuela
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 22 — Of all the protests taking place around the world against escalating U.S. aggression against Venezuela, probably none are more significant than the one held today outside the Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va., homeport for many of the Navy ships now stationed in the Caribbean.
Shelf Life Books offers some hard organizing lessons
Shelf Life Books in Richmond’s Carytown offers a look at the difficult path workers face when organizing for better pay and working conditions.
Mom’s Siam: NLRB victory, but still no back pay
In our last issue, the Defender reported on the court victory of workers at Mom’s Siam, a Thai food restaurant in Richmond’s Carytown.
An Open Letter to Norfolk Sailors
An open letter from the Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality to sailors stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
‘No contract, no coffee!’ Starbucks on strike
For the second holiday season in a row, Starbucks workers are back on strike – this time, indefinitely.
Ifa Festival 2025
Participants from around the world attended Ifa Festival 2025 on July 18 at the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground.
The Virginia Defender 