Midwest Unrest

Article about band Death in June, who use fascist symbolism, and their relation to Nazism, racism and the far right.

Leaflets, flyers and images from the Fight or Walk campaign against public transport fare increases and service and job cuts in Chicago.

Once again angry Chicago Transit Authority riders showed up to a public hearing about the CTA’s proposed service cuts, fare increases and layoffs on Monday night.

December 15, 2004 -- Thousands of people rode the "L" and the bus for free today. This was part of a city-wide protest against the proposed CTA service cuts, job eliminations, and fare hikes.

December 16, 2004 -- Midwest Unrest is pleased to declare a partial victory, just one day after our call for a fare strike had begun.

October 28, 2004 -- The final public CTA Budget Hearing began at 4pm Wednesday, but Chicago riders signed up for the speakers list as early as two hours earlier at the Hilton Palmer House fourth floor ballroom in the Loop.

October 20, 2004 -- As the Chicago Transit Authority Board threatens massive service cuts and fare increases, Chicagoans speak out.

October 15 2004 -- Two hundred angry Chicago Transit Authority riders showed up to Roberto Clemente High School Thursday night for the first of four public hearings the CTA is holding this month, in light of their proposed service cuts and fare increases.

A very interesting history and analysis of attempts in Chicago to launch a fare strike against increases in fares.

Frequently asked questions about the campaign against bus fare hikes in Chicago.

Detailed leaflet with information about resistance to fare hikes in Chicago buses.

Leaflet of the Fight or Walk campaign against bus fare rises, from late 2004 or early 2005.

Leaflet from the Fight or Walk campaign agitating for resistance to bus fare rises in Chicago.

A comic made in the run-up to the 2004 US election, where the two candidates - Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore - stood for pretty much exactly the same policies. Instead of voting, the comic calls on workers to organise together and fight for our own interests.