Learning the Right Lessons From the UAW Loss in Alabama Learning the Right Lessons From the UAW Loss in Alabama
Mercedes put on an “A-level boss fight.” Which was only to be expected. So how can the union win next time?
May 21, 2024 / Jane McAlevey
Enjoy Labor’s Tailwinds—but Don’t Forget to Keep Rowing! Enjoy Labor’s Tailwinds—but Don’t Forget to Keep Rowing!
The recent upsurge in organizing is worth celebrating, but workers can’t afford to rest.
Feb 19, 2024 / Column / Jane McAlevey
What’s at Stake in the UAW Strike What’s at Stake in the UAW Strike
With so much riding on the outcome, it's time for labor and its supporters—from the White House to the grass roots—to play for keeps.
Sep 28, 2023 / Jane McAlevey for The Nation
The NLRB’s Recent Decisions Are Good News for Workers The NLRB’s Recent Decisions Are Good News for Workers
But while both are worth celebrating, there are still no shortcuts to the hard organizing work needed to win life-changing contracts.
Sep 4, 2023 / Jane McAlevey
The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers
But the working class needs much more. And these moments when workers have huge strategic power in a tight labor market are fleeting.
Jul 28, 2023 / Jane McAlevey
Contract Talks by Teamsters and the UAW Have the Potential to Change Our Politics Contract Talks by Teamsters and the UAW Have the Potential to Change Our Politics
Upcoming negotiations by these two unions could swing the 2024 election—and help rebuild democracy.
Jun 27, 2023 / Column / Jane McAlevey
How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”? How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”?
The court’s ruling could have been much worse—and soon will be. Workers and unions need to be prepared.
Jun 1, 2023 / Jane McAlevey
These Unions Are on the Front Lines Fighting Against the Uberization of Us All These Unions Are on the Front Lines Fighting Against the Uberization of Us All
Some long established unions are challenging Silicon Valley’s agenda by pushing back on AI, surveillance, and wage theft.
May 12, 2023 / Column / Jane McAlevey
How Open Bargaining—and Not Letting Management Set the Ground Rules—Led to a Union Victory How Open Bargaining—and Not Letting Management Set the Ground Rules—Led to a Union Victory
In 2017, Kentucky became the most recent “right-to-work” state in the US. Which makes the recent victory by the Amalgamated Transit Union all the more significant.
Apr 19, 2023 / Column / Jane McAlevey
Getting to Contract: Negotiating and Winning Against the Odds Getting to Contract: Negotiating and Winning Against the Odds
Workers learn governing power through high-participation negotiations. That’s also how they can get employers to the table.
Mar 4, 2023 / Column / Jane McAlevey