All Articles

Searches titles and body text

Seattle Labor Rallies Behind ‘No’ Vote at Boeing »

January 3, 2014 | Paul Bigman

Boeing Machinists gathered with supporters from other unions for a rousing "Vote NO!" rally on the eve of today’s vote on whether to end pensions.

Public Sector Unions Win When They Preach 'Tax the Rich' »

January 2, 2014 | Mark Brenner

Few unions have been willing to talk about higher taxes. But those who have called for raising taxes—on the rich, not on their fellow workers—have won public support.

Will Boeing Workers Nix Givebacks in Forced Re-vote? »

December 31, 2013 | Jim Levitt

The Machinists International is forcing a hurry-up re-vote on concessions Boeing workers rejected 2-1 in November. Pensions are at stake.

2013 in Review: Aiming Higher, Labor Tries New Angles and Alliances »

December 30, 2013 | Jenny Brown

The year was marked by workers trying new things and setting higher standards, for their employers, their unions, and—in the case of low-wage workers—their pay.

VIDEO: ‘The Place to Learn How to Fight’ »

December 20, 2013 | Mark Brenner

Nurses, Teamsters, transit workers, Hong Kong dockworkers, Brazilian metalworkers, and Chicago teachers are just a few of those already registering for our 2014 conference. You should, too.

Labor Artists Keep Our Movement Fun and Strong »

December 19, 2013 | Matt Losak and Larry Smoot

The Labor Heritage Foundation, now under new leadership, is looking forward to an exciting future of “art in activism.”

A Seminar on the Labor Movement— With an Opinionated Professor »

December 18, 2013 | Fran Quigley

Save our Unions: Dispatches from a Movement in Distress is like sitting in on a seminar on what ails our unions—and what can cure them.

On Heels of Brazil-Wide Protests, Aerospace Strikers Win Pay Raise »

December 17, 2013 | Wendy Thompson

Imagine if a union meeting was held in front of your workplace right before work. Let’s say 70 percent participated and you all decided to go in five minutes late. This is how it goes in Brazil.

How'd Seattle Do It? »

December 16, 2013 | Paul Bigman

Is there something in the water in Seattle? Workers there are resisting concessions, voting for a $15 minimum wage, and electing to city council a socialist who made a city $15 minimum the centerpiece of her campaign.

Charters Get Kids Cubicle-Ready »

December 13, 2013 | Samantha Winslow

From Silicon Valley, the Rocketship chain of charter schools is hoping to expand across the country. It’s backed by some of the biggest names in the tech world and claims high test scores.

Books to Give (or Keep) »

December 11, 2013 | Alexandra Bradbury

Are you hunting for the perfect gift for the labor bookworms on your list? Or maybe you’re hungry for reading material to tide you over till Labor Notes’ next book? Here are some gems.

Retail Sit-Down in 1937 Detroit: Lessons for Today’s Low-Wage Strikers »

December 11, 2013 | Marc Norton

In 1937, Woolworth’s was the Walmart of its day. So the story of a successful women's sit-down strike there gives useful parallels for low-wage workers today.

Unions and Media Break Bread—and Stereotypes »

December 10, 2013 | Judy Ancel

In Kansas City a labor “Right to Truth Committee” has sponsored a monthly Labor-Media Breakfast every month since 1988, and by doing so "established trust and an open line."

UAW Dues Increase? Biggest Mistake since Two-Tier »

December 9, 2013 | Ron Lare

UAW leaders want a dues increase, but that could push dissatisfaction with concessions to the breaking point.

Memphis Fast Food Strike: We Can’t Survive on $7.25 »

December 6, 2013 | Steve Payne

Memphis fast food strikers spent the day going from one fast food restaurant to another, rallying outside and occasionally taking over the lobbies. Yells of “turn it up!” punctuated the chants of “we can’t survive on $7.25.”

Pages