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Organizers, Aim for the Bullseye! »
April 28, 2016 | Alexandra Bradbury | Mark Brenner | Jane SlaughterHow can you move people from passive to active supporters of the union, and incorporate them into your core group of organizers?
Truck Workers Jump-Start Union and Reverse Two-Tier »
April 27, 2016 | Chris BrooksIndiana factory workers defeated a two-tier wage and pension system by rebuilding their local from the bottom up.
Can Teamsters Save the Right to Retire? »
April 21, 2016 | Alexandra Bradbury"If they can get away with something like this, what’s next?" asks retired trucker Brad Colesworthy. With pension cuts looming, at age 75 he’s back to work full-time, driving a school bus.
On the Line with Verizon Strikers »
April 21, 2016 | Dan DiMaggioThirty-nine thousand Verizon workers walked off their jobs April 13, beginning one of the largest strikes in years.
Dealing with 'Freeloaders' »
April 18, 2016 | Chris BrooksWhat if stewards didn't have to represent non-members? Just ask a Tennessee teacher whether that's a union-building or union-busting policy.
With Second Strike Looming, Twin Cities Janitors Clean Up »
April 12, 2016 | Mark BrennerJanitors are building a coalition to confront the Twin Cities' extreme racial and economic inequality. Their new contract pushes wages for most of the workforce over $15 an hour immediately.
A Record-Breaking Conference and an Exciting New Book »
April 11, 2016 | Alexandra BradburyWhat a shot in the arm! The 2016 Labor Notes Conference was the biggest and best yet, and we're proud to debut our new book, Secrets of a Successful Organizer.
Chicago Strikes Again »
March 29, 2016 | Mark BrennerApril 1 is shaping up to be a big moment for the Chicago labor movement, and once again, teachers are leading the charge.
Chicago Teachers to Strike for Public Schools and Services »
March 24, 2016 | Samantha WinslowThe Chicago Teachers Union will hold a one-day strike and citywide day of action April 1.
Central States Retirees: A Wave of Organized Wrath »
March 14, 2016 | Jane SlaughterTeamster retirees are rallying by the hundreds and thousands against the Central States Fund’s plan to slash existing retirees’ pensions by 50 to 60 percent.
Welcoming New Members to the Table »
March 8, 2016 | Samantha WinslowHamstrung by harsh legal limits on collective bargaining, the teachers union in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, doesn’t wait to welcome new employees in.
