Labor

New Report: Unions Shield Workers—and States—Against Recession
Patrick James Drennan

Labor and Living Wage Advocates Thwart Wal-Mart in D.C.
Cole Stangler

Nurses—and a City Council Member—Brave Arrest To Stop SUNY Hospital Closing
Sarah Jaffe

Labor Weighs Whether or Not Immigration Bill is Worth Supporting
Mike Elk

Breadwinner Moms on the Rise—But Are They Really Winning?
Tamara Winfrey Harris

Deli Worker Speaks Out Against Sexual Harassment and Racial Slurs
Jeff Schuhrke

EXCLUSIVE: UFCW Rejoins AFL-CIO (Updated)
Mike Elk

Disaster Unpreparedness: Wildfire Tragedy Sheds Light on Dangerous Budget Gaps
Michelle Chen

Fireworks Explode in New York Over Chinese Bridge Deal
Bruce Vail

After Outcry, McDonald’s Franchise Drops Compulsory ‘Payroll Debit Cards’
Sarah Jaffe
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
For more information about the National Writers Union, visit nwu.org.
Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.