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Supreme Court Will Take Case That Could Make Public Sector 'Right to Work' »

June 30, 2015 | Samantha Winslow

After saving the Affordable Care Act again and protecting same-sex couples' right to marry, the justices ended their term by opting to hear the case that public sector unions have been trying to make go away.

Who's Next: Making Space for Young Workers in the Union »

June 23, 2015 | Julia Kann

As unions try to get young members more involved, young worker programs have popped up in many national unions. We spoke to three young organizers to hear what's working.

New Rule Speeds Unionization Votes, Say Organizers »

June 19, 2015 | Dan DiMaggio

Organizers say the NLRB's new election rule—aimed at reining in employers’ power to stall union drives—has immediately shortened the wait between filing a representation petition and voting.

Viewpoint: Communications Workers Look Ahead »

June 18, 2015 | Donna Cartwright

Over four often-contentious days in Detroit in June, delegates to the national convention of the Communications Workers (CWA) chose new leadership, upheld the rights of strikers, and grappled with racism and police brutality.

Who's Really to Blame for Train Wrecks? »

June 16, 2015 | Ron Kaminkow

Rail workers argue that tragedies like the Amtrak rain derailment on May 12 could be avoided, if companies equipped workers with the tools necessary to perform the job safely.

San Francisco Teachers Elect Reformers to Lead Union »

June 10, 2015 | Cynthia Lasden and Tom Edminster

The new leaders of United Educators of San Francisco are pledging to empower members, take on standardized testing, and back struggles for affordable housing.

SeaTac's Fight for 15: Why Faith Was Key »

June 9, 2015 | Jonathan Rosenblum

The fight for a $15 minimum wage in SeaTac, Washington, only blossomed after union and community allies stepped beyond their comfort zones, uniting behind a cause that had nothing to do with fair pay.

Trouble at Airbnb »

June 8, 2015 | Julia Kann

In San Francisco, UNITE HERE Local 2 is taking a stand against the fast-growing startup Airbnb, which is threatening members’ work and homes.

Blood on Your National Geographic »

June 5, 2015 | Ben Jackson

Thirteen workers a day die on the job in the U.S. One of them was my co-worker: a veteran electrician crushed to death at 5 a.m. on April 24 at the Oklahoma City Quad/Graphics plant. He was servicing equipment on a maintenance call when he was pinned under a crane.

Emboldened after winning a big Congressional majority last year, Republicans are taking another swipe at Social Security. Hundreds of retirees recently rallied in Cleveland to raise the alarm.

Cleveland Retirees Tell White House Conference: Don’t Cut Social Security »

June 4, 2015 | Bruce Bostick

Emboldened after winning a big Congressional majority last year, Republicans are taking another swipe at Social Security. Hundreds of retirees recently rallied in Cleveland to raise the alarm.

Review: Mystery Novel Tracks the Ghosts that Haunt Coal Country »

June 3, 2015 | Timothy Sheard

Working in the Pennsylvania coal mines is a dirty and dangerous job... and that's before you run into the serial killer haunting your already-haunted town.