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Beating Apathy »

December 15, 2015 | Labor Notes Staff

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one who cares about the union? Everyone cares about something—but that something might not be what you expect.

As Elves Occupy Santa’s Workshop, Last Chance for Holiday Orders »

December 15, 2015 | Alexandra Bradbury

Elves Local 1224 is turning up the cold in its North Pole strike. Order your gifts from Labor Notes by December 17.

Chinese Labor Activists Detained En Masse »

December 9, 2015 | Solidarity with Chinese Workers

At least 21 activists in Guangdong province were apprehended in their homes and offices December 3, in what their supporters are calling a “sweep.”

Union-Led Popular Protests Push to Oust South Korean President »

December 8, 2015 | Hyun Lee and Gregory Elich

Despite water cannons and arrests, tens of thousands are hitting the streets. The head of a big union federation has taken sanctuary in a Buddhist temple—and may call for a general strike.

How You Can Help Inspire and Train a Stronger Labor Movement »

December 8, 2015 | Ramon Torres

As a local leader in the farmworker movement, I look to Labor Notes for news, allies, and hands-on tools. That’s why I’m asking you to join me and help support troublemaking.

Volkswagen Workers Celebrate Election Win, But Question Union’s Partnership Strategy »

December 5, 2015 | Chris Brooks

Skilled-trades workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have voted to join the Auto Workers. Meanwhile some in the plant have begun to question the union’s management-friendly approach.

Kohler Strikers Hold Out for 'a Normal Life' »

December 4, 2015 | Kathy Wilkes

Twenty-one hundred Kohler workers are on strike after the company refused to back down from its two-tier wage scheme that keeps newer workers permanently behind longer-term workers.

Secret Weapon vs. Verizon: Retirees »

December 4, 2015 | Dan DiMaggio

As 38,000 Verizon union members enter their fifth month without a contract, crews of retirees are swinging into action to defend their own health benefits.

Santa's Elves Call for Solidarity Boycott »

December 2, 2015 | Alexandra Bradbury

“A lot of our best contract-campaign tactics came from A Troublemaker’s Handbook 2,” said Blitzen, a steward in the reindeer department. “You’ve got to get your hooves on a copy.”

Locked Out Steelworkers Resist Company Wish List »

December 1, 2015 | Dan DiMaggio

Twenty-two hundred Steelworkers, locked out since August 15, are refusing demands for major concessions on health care, retiree benefits, and subcontracting.

Building a Team to Win Local Union Office »

December 1, 2015 | by William Johnson and Dan Lutz

Are you thinking about running for local union office?


If you’re like most candidates, you start by asking “Who can I get to run with me?”


It seems like a good question. But it’s the wrong way to start your campaign.

Labor Board Blows Up Lab Tests »

November 30, 2015 | Robert Schwartz

A recent Labor Board ruling allows employees to insist on having a steward present during a drug or alcohol test.

No Thanks for Poverty Wages, Workers Tell Walmart and Wendy's »

November 25, 2015 | Sonia Singh

Low-wage workers are calling on fast-food and retail giants to raise wages for the workers who will harvest crops, stock shelves, and staff checkout counters this holiday season.

Learning the Right Recall Lessons »

November 24, 2015 | Mark Brenner

A scrappy coalition of teachers and community allies took on three Tea Party incumbents who controlled the school board—and beat them 2 to 1.

Massive Rolling Strikes Shut Down Quebec »

November 23, 2015 | Sonia Singh

After provincial bargaining stalled, 400,000 public sector workers across Quebec walked out in October and November on rolling one-day strikes.

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