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EPA workers protest the government's anti-union directive at a union rally in Manhattan in August.

Federal Agencies that Trump Hates Attack Their Unions »

September 19, 2019 | Saurav Sarkar

At an awards ceremony for Environmental Protection Agency workers July 10, scientist Loreen Targos took over the stage with a sign: “I care about EPA workers having a fair contract to address public health and climate change. Do you?”

GM strikers march with "UAW on strike" signs. Black and white women in foreground.

GM Strikers Say 'No More Tiers!' »

September 18, 2019 | Jane Slaughter | Chris Brooks

Forty-nine thousand auto workers are on strike at General Motors in the largest private sector strike since the last time union and company clashed, in 2007.

Book Review: Women on Strike—A Birth Strike »

September 13, 2019 | Judy Ancel

More than 120 years ago the American Federationist, the newspaper of the American Federation of Labor, printed an editorial denouncing the entry of women into the trades.

From the Archives: Labor, Community Groups Mobilize to Fight Klan Recruiting in Pennsylvania »

September 10, 2019 | Rita Drapkin

To mark our 40th anniversary year, Labor Notes is reprinting occasional selections from our archives. This story was published in issue # 22 in November 1980. --Editors

Steward's Corner: Tips for Helping Members During Investigatory Interviews »

September 9, 2019 | Robert M. Schwartz

One of the most important jobs of a union representative is to help workers during investigatory interviews over discipline for an alleged infraction. An able rep can help a worker avoid self-incrimination. The rep may also dissuade an employer from imposing a penalty.

Movie Review: Car Wash »

September 6, 2019 | Toni Gilpin

You’ve probably noticed that Hollywood doesn’t turn out many movies about unions. But, says film buff and labor historian Toni Gilpin, there are some overlooked movies out there that depict working people and their lives on the job even though they might lack scenes with picket lines.

Corruption Cases in the Auto Workers Complicate Bargaining »

September 4, 2019 | Jane Slaughter

The Auto Workers' bargaining for 150,000 blue-collar workers at the Big Three auto companies was further complicated August 28 when the FBI raided the homes of UAW President Gary Jone

How Los Angeles Teachers Built Up Our Courage to Strike »

September 4, 2019 | Arlene Inouye

Teachers in Los Angeles struck and won last January. In the months leading up to the strike, how did we overcome our fears and the school district’s intimidation tactics?

Refuse the Soft Handshake »

August 28, 2019 | Barbara Madeloni

“Hey, Barbara. This is Arne Duncan. I just wanted to congratulate you on your election victory.”

Fifty Years after Stonewall: LGBTQ Workers Seek Equality »

August 23, 2019 | Saurav Sarkar

This summer marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, where police raids on a New York bar led to six days of protests and clashes, sparking the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender movement.

Letters: Messaging and Action »

August 22, 2019 | Labor Notes readers

The following are excerpts from Facebook comments in response to Barbara Madeloni's Slingshot, “Less Messaging, More Action” from the June issue of Labor Notes.

Walmart NLRB Decision Doesn’t Change Intermittent Strike Rules »

August 21, 2019 | Robert M. Schwartz

A recent decision by the Trump National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) addresses intermittent or “hit-and-run” strikes. Employers are jubilant and unions are distressed. Both reactions are largely off the mark.

Steward's Corner: How to Respond If a Member’s Work Authorization Is Challenged »

August 15, 2019 | Guillermo Perez

Every major union in the United States has immigrant members, documented and undocumented.

Teachers Fighting for Public Schools Were Key to the Uprising in Puerto Rico »

August 15, 2019 | Mercedes Martinez and Monique Dols

In the two months leading up to the uprising which ousted Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Roselló, educators celebrated hard-fought victories against the privatization of their education system.