Telling the Amazon Labor Union’s Story Telling the Amazon Labor Union’s Story
Union, a new documentary about organizing at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse, grapples with what it means to tell an underdog story without a satisfying ending.
Oct 17, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Ella Fanger
The Win for EV Workers in the South You Didn’t Hear About The Win for EV Workers in the South You Didn’t Hear About
Could the union victory at an electric bus manufacturing plant in Alabama turn the South into a hub for quality jobs in the green economy?
Jul 1, 2024 / Ella Fanger
The NYPD Is Back to Its Violent Old Ways The NYPD Is Back to Its Violent Old Ways
New York City police promised to minimize their presence at protests and stop brutalizing demonstrators. The NYPD is barely pretending to follow the settlement agreement.
Jun 10, 2024 / Ella Fanger
Amazon Says Its Injury Rates Are Down. They’re Still the Highest in the Industry. Amazon Says Its Injury Rates Are Down. They’re Still the Highest in the Industry.
Exclusive: An independent review of Amazon’s annual safety report finds that the company’s warehouse workers experience a disproportionate share of injuries.
May 2, 2024 / Ella Fanger
The “Troublemakers” of the Labor Movement Gather in Chicago The “Troublemakers” of the Labor Movement Gather in Chicago
The Labor Notes conference explodes, with growing ranks of unionists, new organizers taking on goliaths like Amazon and Starbucks, and veterans invigorated by reform victories.
Apr 24, 2024 / Ella Fanger
The Dirty Energy Fueling Amazon’s Data Gold Rush The Dirty Energy Fueling Amazon’s Data Gold Rush
Northern Virginia is grappling with the environmental effects of a booming data-center empire.
Feb 22, 2024 / Ella Fanger
The Movement for Palestine Takes Over MoMA The Movement for Palestine Takes Over MoMA
Hundreds of protesters occupied the storied museum in a reminder that the art world cannot evade its political and moral responsibilities.
Feb 14, 2024 / Ella Fanger and Emmet Fraizer