Unions

What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup?

What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup? What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup?

We should move money toward innovation in the labor movement.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / David Rolf

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers go to court against the governor.

Jun 10, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line

As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line

Safety advocates say the government has plenty of tools available to protect workers; it just needs the political will to apply them.

May 2, 2014 / Michelle Chen

How Economic Regime Change Reshaped America

How Economic Regime Change Reshaped America How Economic Regime Change Reshaped America

The cumulative effects of years of deindustrialization, weakened unions and soaring inequality have fundamentally reordered the country.

May 1, 2014 / Peter Van Buren

Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing

Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing

The New Jersey governor backs Wisconsin’s governor, a potential 2016 rival, in his capacity as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Apr 25, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Why the Bloodiest Labor Battle in US History Matters Today

Why the Bloodiest Labor Battle in US History Matters Today Why the Bloodiest Labor Battle in US History Matters Today

All the factors that defined the 1914 conflict at Ludlow are with us once again.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Thai Jones

Why ‘Harris v. Quinn’ Has Labor Very, Very Nervous

Why ‘Harris v. Quinn’ Has Labor Very, Very Nervous Why ‘Harris v. Quinn’ Has Labor Very, Very Nervous

The fate of public sector unionism lies with a single Supreme Court justice—and not the one you’d want.

Mar 27, 2014 / Joel Rogers

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations? Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

German corporations are far more respectful of worker rights—and may have more influence on future US developments than our politicians realize.

Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote

UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote UAW’s Challenge To Republican Political Interference Is About More than VW Vote

It is time to call out politicians who use the authority of government to weaken existing unions and to thrwart the right to organize.

Feb 22, 2014 / John Nichols

John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South?

John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South? John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South?

John Nichols appeared on All In With Chris Hayes to discuss the upcoming vote to unionize a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Feb 14, 2014 / Press Room

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