Seattle councilmember launches movement toward new workers party

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is launching a campaign Saturday that calls for a new worker-centered political party.

Joined by political organization Socialist Alternative and others, Sawant is launching the Workers Strike Back campaign. They'll hold rallies this weekend in nine cities across the country, including in Rust Belt states Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

The campaign’s platform includes support for a $25 an hour starting wage, unionizing...

Seattle councilmember launches movement toward new workers party

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is launching a campaign Saturday that calls for a new worker-centered political party.

Joined by political organization Socialist Alternative and others, Sawant is launching the Workers Strike Back campaign. They'll hold rallies this weekend in nine cities across the country, including in Rust Belt states Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

The campaign’s platform includes support for a $25 an hour starting wage, unionizing...