Unions

People walking past the New School

Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities

The administration of The New School has sought the services of a firm founded by alumni of Enron-affiliated Arthur Andersen.

Oct 23, 2020 / StudentNation / Jaskiran Dhillon, Cinzia Arruzza, and AAUP-TNS Media Collective

Will Union Workers Deliver Nevada For Biden?

Will Union Workers Deliver Nevada For Biden? Will Union Workers Deliver Nevada For Biden?

UNITE-HERE! had 90 percent of its members laid off because of Trump’s bungling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, they are knocking on doors to elect Joe Biden.

Oct 21, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Paula Jean Swearengin

Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue

In a state Democrats have all but abandoned, the daughter of a coal miner represents a growing progressive wave.

Oct 14, 2020 / Daniel Boguslaw

Woman holding a megaphone leads protesters

How Workers Can Achieve Real Power How Workers Can Achieve Real Power

We can build a sectoral bargaining system—and strong, democratic, worker-driven unions—from the ground up.

Sep 7, 2020 / Lynn Rhinehart

A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden

A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden

Instead of portraying Biden as “a savior,” the United Electrical union argues for beating Trump and then pressuring the Democrats.

Sep 5, 2020 / John Nichols

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

Abandonment of ships, “flags of convenience,” and lax law enforcement are common at sea, often with tragic consequences.

Sep 2, 2020 / Ian Urbina

Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football

Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football

It’s the one thing that might distract Americans from the abysmal GOP-led response to the pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020 / Dave Zirin

How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful?

How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful? How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful?

Police unions are on the defensive for perhaps the first time since their formation. It’s been a long time coming.

Jul 2, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Longshoremen

Dockworkers to Shut Down West Coast Ports in Memory of George Floyd Dockworkers to Shut Down West Coast Ports in Memory of George Floyd

One of the most radical antiracist unions in the country makes a show of solidarity with all those threatened by police violence and exploitation.

Jun 11, 2020 / Daniel Boguslaw

Baseball’s Plan to Reopen Is All Risk for the Players

Baseball’s Plan to Reopen Is All Risk for the Players Baseball’s Plan to Reopen Is All Risk for the Players

The media and the owners are pressuring the players to take a lousy deal and return to the field during a pandemic. 

May 15, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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