Hurricane Maria

A Union Worker’s Perspective From Puerto Rico

November 14, 2021 UNAC Editor Colonialism, Labor, Labor Struggles, Puerto Rico

by Walberto Rolón, published on Workers World, November 12, 2021 I began lineman training in 1989 – a chance that for many of Puerto Rico’s youth is nigh impossible unless you are favored by some political faction. [Puerto Rico’s main union for electrical workers is UTIER, the Unión de Trabajadores de la Industria Eléctrica y Riego (Electrical Industry and Irrigation[…]

Puerto Ricans Resist Austerity Measures and Corporate Corruption

November 12, 2021 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Puerto Rico

By Monica Cruz, published on Peoples Dispatch, October 20, 2021 On October 15, protestors shut down Puerto Rico’s Highway 18 in the capital San Juan chanting “Fuera Luma!”, our “Out Luma”, demanding an end to the government contract with the private energy company, Luma Energy. Their cries were echoed at protests on the same day in New York City, Miami and Philadelphia.[…]

Hurricane of Colonialism Ravages Puerto Rico

May 9, 2019 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Neocolonialism, Puerto Rico

Photo: Blue tarps cover damaged roofs in San Juan, Puerto Rico seen from above on March 4, 2018 ~Lorie Shaull By Makasi Motema posted on Workers World, April 16, 2019 When a hurricane smashes into an island, it destroys everything in its path and carries the remains out to sea. But hurricane damage is trivial compared to the devastation caused[…]

May Day in Puerto Rico: Mass marches combat austerity & privatization

May 11, 2018 UNAC Editor Caribbean, Puerto Rico

Photo: The Teachers’ Federation of Puerto Rico (FMPR) continued its militant opposition to the government closing of public schools (left) during May Day in San Juan. Contingents from all regions and sectors of the people united against the assaults of U.S.-imposed austerity. By Berta Joubert-Ceci, originally posted on Workers World, May 8 On May Day, the extreme political devastation in[…]