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How to Start Talking about Race in Your Union »
September 23, 2015 | Alexandra BradburyA new committee of AFSCME 3299 members wants the union to aid social movements for racial justice. But the group's first step is more modest: starting one-on-one conversations.
Fight for What We Deserve, Not Just What We Think We Can Win »
September 21, 2015 | Mark BrennerUnions that are willing to aim high might win something worth having.
Auto Workers Wonder, Why Chrysler? »
September 17, 2015 | Jane SlaughterThe United Auto Workers settled a new contract with Fiat Chrysler September 15, and local leaders are now learning the details.
Hunger Strike to Save Dyett High School Hits One-Month Mark »
September 17, 2015 | Samantha WinslowIn Chicago, 12 South Side community activists are on a hunger strike to force the school board to re-open their neighborhood high school.
Seattle Teachers Reach Settlement after Five-Day Strike »
September 16, 2015 | Samantha WinslowTeachers have returned to work as they review their tentative agreement. While some were disappointed at the wage increases, they won on other important issues, including evaluations.
Film: Deli Workers Wage Gutsy Fight in 'The Hand That Feeds' »
September 10, 2015 | Sonia SinghThe documentary “The Hand That Feeds” takes us on an exhilarating organizing journey as workers fight for a union at a deli on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Seattle Teachers Strike Halts Start of School Year »
September 9, 2015 | Samantha Winslow | Samantha WinslowWith schools set to open today, Seattle teachers and school employees are on strike, picketing at every school site across the district.
How Do We 'Change Everything' without Pitting Workers against the Planet? »
September 8, 2015 | Alexandra BradburyWhat does a just transition look like for workers in the fossil fuels industry?
Strong Out of the Gate, Teamsters United Breaks Petition Record »
September 1, 2015 | Alexandra BradburyRiding a wave of anger at pension cuts and other concessions, the campaign that's challenging President James Hoffa in 2016 has collected more member signatures than any other opposition ticket in the union in two decades.
