Labor

Death and Texas

Ric Ortiz reflects on his work as the chief medical investigator for Nueces County, and the ways it has influenced his worldview.

Jules Taylor

Biden Says He Backs a Just Transition for the Climate Crisis. Advocates Say, “Prove It.”

While the administration has taken some early steps to provide support for energy workers and frontline communities in the transition away from fossil fuels, experts and activists say the crisis demands a more transformative approach.

Rachel M. Cohen

NYC's Delivery Drivers Want Employee Status, and Nothing Less

App-based workers have struggled to secure stronger labor protections. A new state bill could set them back years.

Luis Feliz Leon

When These Workers Unionized, Their Cafe Was Put Up for Sale—So They Bought It

In 10 months, baristas at White Electric, a coffee shop in Providence, went from unionizing their workplace to starting one of only a few dozen worker-owned cafes in the country.

Harry August

U.S. Unions Are Voicing Unprecedented Support for Palestine

While some national labor groups remain silent, union locals across the country are speaking out to defend Palestinians from Israeli aggression.

Jeff Schuhrke

Fighting for Freedom From Colombia to Palestine

Millions are taking to the street to resist economic degradation and ethnic cleansing. A conversation with revolutionaries on multiple continents.

Maximillian Alvarez

The Dream of a Unionized New Orleans Is Coming True

The pandemic was the first big test for New Orleans' hospitality unions. They passed with flying colors.

Hamilton Nolan

The AFL-CIO Releases Its Police Reform Report, But Doesn't Want to Talk About It

The long-awaited report affirms support for police unions, and rejects the idea of defunding the police.

Hamilton Nolan

They Wanted to Keep Working. ExxonMobil Locked Them Out.

Facing deunionization efforts and the existential threat of climate change, oil refiners in Beaumont, Texas, seek a fair contract.

Mindy Isser

Why Is the AFL-CIO Going After Its Vermont Affiliate?

David Van Deusen, president of the Vermont State Labor Council, says his organization is facing investigations and threats of further action.

Maximillian Alvarez