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Making the Rich Pay »
October 31, 2016 | Samantha WinslowPulling the lever to tax the 1% is about as satisfying as voting gets. In three states this November, voters can thank teachers and other unions for giving them the opportunity.
On Intermittent Strikes, Labor Board's Top Attorney Cites Labor Notes »
October 27, 2016 | Dan DiMaggioA lot of us probably try to stay off the government’s radar. But this time, we appreciate the attention. In what may be a first, the top prosecutor for National Labor Relations Board cases recently cited a Labor Notes article.
In Chicago, Teachers and Black Lives Matter Activists Partner Up to Build a Bigger Movement »
October 25, 2016 | Leah FriedExtracting wins from the boss has never been easy—and union membership hovering at a low 11 percent isn’t making it any easier. But a good way to boost our numbers and power is to partner with people who are organized in other ways, building a broader movement as we build our unions.
All Tricks, No Treat in Peeps Candy Strike »
October 20, 2016 | Dan DiMaggioAfter three weeks on strike, the 400 workers who make Mike and Ikes, Hot Tamales, and that Easter basket staple, marshmallow Peeps, were driven back to work September 28—still without a contract.
Chicago Teachers Avert a Strike by Forcing the Mayor to Dig Deep »
October 14, 2016 | Samantha WinslowUp until minutes before the October 10 midnight deadline, the Chicago Teachers Union was prepared to strike. It looked like a repeat of its 2012 showdown with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Teamster Contest Reaches Fever Pitch »
October 12, 2016 | Alexandra BradburyAt last, November’s election deadline is almost here—clinching a dramatic race that featured a nail-biter of a nomination contest, a raucous convention, and an email scandal. Few undecided voters are left.
How D.C. Drivers Put the Brakes on Unsafe Buses »
October 6, 2016 | Samantha WinslowHow can you force city leaders to confront the effects of privatization? Subcontracted bus drivers in Washington, D.C., did it through their contract campaign.
