The Wisconsin Idea

LaborViewpoint

The Era of Abundant Labor Reporting Is Coming to an End

Either the labor movement will support journalism, or the good times are finished.

Hamilton Nolan

LaborViewpoint

The Most Important Labor Story Right Now Is in Minnesota—It Might Be the Model We All Need

A strategic alignment of major networks of unions and community groups in Minnesota have worked together for more than a decade to leverage their collective power.

Sarah Jaffe

ViewpointPalestine

Thomas Friedman Is a Dinosaur, and a New World Is Here

"Ultimately, Friedman’s latest op-ed isn’t really a criticism of Israel’s actions—it’s a plea that Israel please, please make sure people don’t think badly of its actions."

Yasmin Nair

LaborInterviewPodcast

As Norfolk Southern Reports Billions in Earnings, East Palestine Residents Wait for Justice

One year after the Norfolk Southern derailment, families are still struggling to relocate, find work, and access medical care.

Maximillian Alvarez

Labor

A First Contract Is Finally in Sight for Unionized Starbucks Workers

After a grueling campaign, Starbucks Workers United and the company announced a major breakthrough this week that’s being hailed as “a very, very big deal.”

Saurav Sarkar

Viewpoint

Supporting Palestinian Rights Used To Be Considered Far Left. Now It’s Mainstream.

It’s clear that the Democratic base has moved on supporting Palestinian rights. Leadership needs to catch up.

Sandra Tamari and Saqib Bhatti

Labor

How Workers Brought Starbucks to the Bargaining Table

This week, Starbucks and Workers United announced that they’d reached “a constructive path forward” on the future of organizing and collective bargaining at the company.

Natascha Elena Uhlmann

LaborInterviewPodcast

How Kaiser Workers Won

Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked out on a three-day strike, marking the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history.

Maximillian Alvarez

LaborInterviewPodcast

A Major Seattle Sandwich Chain Fired a Union Organizer, Sparking Backlash—and Change

Workers at Homegrown voted overwhelmingly to unionize with UNITE HERE in late 2022. They’ve been fighting for a contract ever since.

Maximillian Alvarez