For Fast-Food Workers in Israel—Especially Palestinians—Organizing Presents Special Challenges For Fast-Food Workers in Israel—Especially Palestinians—Organizing Presents Special Challenges
The McDonald’s franchise is owned by a Peace Now advocate who opposes the occupation, but he’s no friend to unions.
Mar 8, 2017 / Miriam Berger
At Labor’s Crossroads At Labor’s Crossroads
Three new books about the SEIU reveal the challenges of organizing in 21st-century America.
Mar 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Rich Yeselson
Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws
With Republicans in control of Congress, the White House, and 32 statehouses across the country, organizers are hard at work beating back so-called “right-to-work” laws.
Feb 27, 2017 / NationAction
Ed Garvey Was the Progressive Populist Who Inspired Bernie Sanders and Paul Wellstone Ed Garvey Was the Progressive Populist Who Inspired Bernie Sanders and Paul Wellstone
Sanders hails the civil-rights activist, union leader, progressive candidate, and crusader as a hero who forged a new politics.
Feb 23, 2017 / John Nichols
The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey
The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.
Feb 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin
How a Union Vote in Charleston Could Change the Labor Movement in the South How a Union Vote in Charleston Could Change the Labor Movement in the South
Boeing is fighting a union drive at its 787 Dreamliner plant.
Feb 13, 2017 / Mike Elk
Donald Trump’s Real Plan for Coal-Mine Workers Donald Trump’s Real Plan for Coal-Mine Workers
Safety protections are standing in the way of making coal great again.
Feb 10, 2017 / Michelle Chen
New York’s Immigrants Aren’t Done With Trump New York’s Immigrants Aren’t Done With Trump
Are the outspoken protests by working-class immigrants the beginning of a powerful new front against Trump?
Feb 3, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Immigrant Workers Are Already Fighting Back Against Trump Immigrant Workers Are Already Fighting Back Against Trump
Workers who could be deported under Trump, and their supporters, sent a clear message to the new administration: We will push back.
Jan 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters
The study by Working America, shared exclusively with The Nation, finds that many Trump voters are up for grabs—but also points to a lack of progressive infrastructure.
Jan 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh