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UPS and Autoworkers Are Inspiring a Wave of Worker Militancy. Who’s Next?

The UAW reached tentative agreements with each of Detroit's Big Three automakers. Workers around the country are watching.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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Striking Autoworkers Have Made Major Strides. They’re Not Done Yet.

Lisa Xu and Chris Budnick on the power of worker organizing—and the UAW’s newfound militance.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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The UAW Fight is an Exercise in Class Struggle Unionism

UAW President Shawn Fain has said that “corporate greed” is the enemy, and autoworkers are fighting back.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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Autoworkers Aren't Afraid of a Strike

“It's not about protecting the American dream or fighting for the American dream. It's literally like resuscitating it from the dead.”

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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UPS Teamsters Voted to Ratify Their Contract, Ending High-Profile Negotiations and Averting a Strike

The union voted to ratify the contract by 86.3%.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

LaborInterviewPodcast

UPS Teamsters Voted to Ratify Their Contract, Ending High-Profile Negotiations and Averting a Strike

The union voted to ratify the contract by 86.3%.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

LaborInterviewPodcast

UPS Teamsters Across the Nation Are Voting on the Tentative Agreement

Worker organizing at UPS reaped significant concessions from the company. Now, they'll need to decide whether or not to ratify the contract.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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The Teamsters and UPS Are Returning to the Bargaining Table. Will They Reach a Deal In Time?

Since negotiations broke down on July 5, Teamsters leadership has been touring UPS facilities around the country to rally the rank-and-file.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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UAW Turns Up the Heat on the Big Three

“If we don't do this now, we won't have another opportunity.”

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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The Clock is Ticking for UPS

Bargaining between the Teamsters and UPS has broken down. Can they still reach a deal?

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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UPS Teamsters Have Authorized a Strike. What Comes Next?

The clock is ticking.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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Can the Teamsters Save Amazon From Itself?

Working at Amazon is a nightmare, some workers say. It doesn’t have to be.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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UPS is Failing Women Workers. Can a Contract Change That?

Women at UPS face unique challenges on the job—and at their union halls.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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A Nationwide UPS Strike Could Be Weeks Away

“[A strike] could capture the imagination of people who want a union, but want to join something that they feel is fighting for them.”

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh

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The Upsurge Podcast: UPS Contract Negotiations Have Begun ... Sort Of.

While CEO Carol Tomé has insisted that the company and the union are "not far apart on the issues," some workers feel that their behavior at the bargaining table paints a different picture.

Teddy Ostrow and Ruby Walsh