The Wisconsin Idea

Labor

A New Climate Rule Could Change the Face of America’s Railways

An alliance of labor and environmental groups is taking on the rail industry to pass a rule that would create both zero-emissions trains and good union jobs.

Kari Lydersen

Viewpoint

It’s Time to Recalibrate the U.S. Alliance with South Korea

The armistice with North Korea—which marks its 70th anniversary on Thursday—was intended to prevent war, but now it’s only preventing peace. It's time to bring a formal end to the Korean War.

Christine Ahn

FeatureInvestigationGoodman Institute

How Europe Outsourced Border Enforcement to Africa

The European Union is militarizing Africa's internal borders to curb migration, with little regard for human rights.

Andrei Popoviciu

FeatureInvestigationGoodman InstituteEn Español

Europa Está Externalizando su Represión Transfronteriza a África

La Unión Europea está militarizando las fronteras internas de África para frenar la migración.

Andrei Popoviciu

Labor

UPS and Teamsters Have Reached a Tentative Deal, May Avoid Strike

The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by the union’s membership, apparently includes wage increases and an end to a two-tiered wage system.

Teddy Ostrow and Stephen Franklin

Labor

Cross-Union Solidarity Is Fueling the Historic Summer Strike Wave

From Hollywood to UPS, the U.S. labor movement is uniting to support striking workers and win contract demands across industries.

Jeff Schuhrke

Viewpoint

The #StopCopCity Movement Didn’t Lose

The Atlanta City Council—and the state more broadly—cannot define “loss” or “victory” for everyday people

Benji Hart

Rural America

Despite Heat Deaths, Many States Don’t Require Water Breaks

As temperatures break records, lawmakers in state after state have declined to require that companies give their outdoor workers shade and water breaks.

Barbara Barrett

LaborInterviewPodcast

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