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For Inspiration, Look to the History Of Public Worker Strikes »

June 18, 2014 | Joe Burns

Politicians want to turn the clock back 50 years by restricting bargaining rights. Unions would do well to look back, too, to the great upsurge of the 1960s.

‘School Deserts’ Hit Chicago’s Black Neighborhoods »

June 17, 2014 | Brandon Johnson

Chicago’s Black students are sitting in a front-row seat for the devastating policy of privatizing our schools.

Pro-Marijuana Canvassers Strike over Unpaid Wages »

June 16, 2014 | Shane Burley

After multiple bounced paychecks and never getting the pay rate they were promised, signature-gatherers in Portland, Oregon, walked off the job and marched on their campaign headquarters.

Fight for Health Care Justice Moves to States »

June 13, 2014 | Mark Dudzic and Jenny Brown

Following the lead of tiny Vermont, advocates of Medicare for All are developing state campaigns to win health care that eliminates insurance companies and covers everyone.

Life on the Fifth Tier inside Ford's Rouge Complex »

June 12, 2014 | Brad Duncan

Fifth-tier auto workers at the Big 3 are “independent contractors”—in other words, day labor.

Taxi Drivers Face Uber Trouble »

June 10, 2014 | Julia Kann

Thousands of drivers plan to gridlock the streets of London. They're angry that "rideshare” companies are leapfrogging regulations as they roll into cities.

Autoworker Dues Increase Stirs Convention Debate »

June 10, 2014 | Alex Wassell

Even at the heavily stage-managed event, members managed a healthy debate.

Report: Charters Creating Two-Tier Education »

June 6, 2014 | Samantha Winslow

As an antidote to the “grow grow grow” mentality of the elected officials and business leaders pushing charter schools, a recent report by University of Oregon professor and political economist Gordon Lafer outlines what’s wrong with privatization of public schools.

How to Be a Staffer in a Democratic Union »

June 5, 2014 | Alexandra Bradbury

If members run the local... what exactly is the union rep's job? We asked four experienced staffers how they approach their day-to-day tasks while keeping the rank and file in the driver’s seat.

Farm Backs Off Threat to Use Guestworkers as Scabs »

June 4, 2014 | David Bacon

Berry pickers in Washington State went on multiple strikes last year, demanding justice for a fired co-worker, 70 cents per pound of berries picked, and an end to sexist and racist harassment by their supervisors.

Seattle $15 Minimum Signed and Sealed, But with Unpopular Loopholes »

June 3, 2014 | Paul Bigman

It’s official: with a unanimous city council vote, Seattle yesterday adopted a roadmap to a $15 minimum wage.

VIDEO: You May Miss Out On Benefits If Social Security Offices Close »

June 2, 2014 | Labor Notes Staff

If the Social Security Administration replaces its field offices with Internet services and an 800 phone number, it may hit you in the wallet. Jane Slaughter explains.

Thanks for Letting Me Do the Easy Part »

May 30, 2014 | Jane Slaughter

Jane Slaughter retires today from the Labor Notes staff, although not from Labor Notes.

Portland Letter Carriers Foil Stealth Attempt to Ditch At-the-Door Delivery for Seniors »

May 29, 2014 | Jamie Partridge

A mail carrier found out through a manager’s slip of the tongue that the Postal Service was trying to force seniors in a local retirement community to walk to the corner for their mail.

‘Labor Priests’ Reviving Social Justice Teachings—and Action »

May 28, 2014 | Robert Richter

Labor priests are once again gaining numbers, to advocate for workers and to walk with them.

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