Labor

The “Labor Shortage” Is Being Used as a Pretext to Harm Workers

Lawmakers and bosses are citing a supposed lack of workers as justification for a suite of reactionary policies aimed at further squeezing the working class.

Sarah Lazare

“Come To The Table, Cowards”: Starbucks Workers’ First National Strike

We spoke to strikers in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Pittsburgh about their fight to bring the multi-billion dollar company to the bargaining table.

Meggie Gates, Eloise Goldsmith and Rohan Montgomery

How the Pandemic Changed the Landscape of U.S. Labor Organizing

By banding together to demand justice on the job, essential workers paved the way for a resurgence of labor unrest—and showed how to create a crisis for capitalism.

Jamie K. McCallum

How to Fix the Pathetic Florida Democratic Party

To reverse their dismal midterm election performance, Florida Democrats need to embrace working people, the environment and Unite Here.

Hamilton Nolan

The Good Years May Be Over, and Labor Didn't Get Much

The meager returns of Democratic control of the government remind us that true power comes from organizing workers.

Hamilton Nolan

Unionizing Is Now a Constitutional Right in Illinois. Here’s How It Happened.

In Tuesday's midterm elections, a majority of Illinois voters backed the Workers Rights Amendment which will enshrine the ability to organize. A coalition of unions, along with socialists, helped propel the campaign.

Jeff Schuhrke

In Key Swing States, Union Members Are Democrats’ Last Line of Defense

In 2020, UNITE HERE workers led the charge in canvassing voters and played a key role in Democrats’ electoral victories. This year, they’re taking the lead once again.

Maximillian Alvarez

They Waged the Largest Private-Sector Nurses’ Strike in U.S. History. They’re Still Waiting for Justice.

Minnesota nurses made national headlines by going on strike this fall, but as contract negotiations stall, they’re fighting for a voice on the job.

Sarah Lazare

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien Vows to “Pulverize” UPS in Fiery TDU Convention Speech

The first TDU-endorsed leader in 30 years sought to meet the hopes of the militant rank-and-file, promising a UPS strike if needed.

Stephen Franklin

Bosses Hate This One Trick

Work-to-rule is not walking away from a fight, but a different way to fight.

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