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Labor

It Shouldn’t Be a Big Deal That Biden Joined Striking Workers on the Picket Line—But It Is

“The most union-friendly president in U.S. history” may be a low bar, but Biden took another step toward clearing it by standing with Michigan autoworkers out on strike.

Jeff Schuhrke

Labor

“This Fight Is Global”: Workers Around the World Are Standing With Striking U.S. Autoworkers

From Brazil and Mexico to South Africa and Malaysia, international labor solidarity is aiding the UAW’s fight to reverse the global race to the bottom.

Jeff Schuhrke

LaborDispatch

Record Profits, Paltry Contracts Fire Up Chicago-Area Autoworkers to Strike

"It's not fair that [CEOs are] bringing home these millions of dollars and have so many summer homes ... and we're living paycheck to paycheck."

Maia McDonald

Labor

Wisconsin Autoworkers Are Bundling Firewood for a Winter Picket Line

Called out on strike on Friday, GM workers in Hudson, Wis., are ready for the long haul.

Isabela Escalona

Viewpoint

Autoworkers—And All of Us—Deserve a Much Shorter Workweek

A 20-hour workweek is ours for the taking.

Alex Han

Labor

The Autoworkers Strike Just Spread to Facilities Across the Country

On Friday, the walk out by UAW members expanded to 38 parts depots across 20 states.

Luis Feliz Leon and Lisa Xu

Labor

5 Things Unions Can Do To Defend Transgender Workers

Trans rights are workers’ rights.

Amy Livingston and Sarah Lazare

Feature

The Wave of Organizers Running for Office

Increasing numbers of organizers like Brandon Johnson are running for elected office. What does it mean for our movements?

Clément Petitjean

LaborInterviewPodcast

South Korea Declared War on Unions. Workers Are Fighting Back.

In the face of widespread repression, South Korean workers are rising up for fair pay and labor protections.

Maximillian Alvarez