AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer: “Youth Face An Abyss Now” AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer: “Youth Face An Abyss Now”
A conversation with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler about organized labor's new youth outreach efforts.
Sep 28, 2011 / StudentNation / Josh Eidelson
Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections? Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections?
The NLRB has proposed a rule change that would make it much easier for workers to organize. No wonder the business lobby is up in arms.
Sep 21, 2011 / Gordon Lafer
House Republicans Pass the ‘Outsourcers Bill of Rights’ House Republicans Pass the ‘Outsourcers Bill of Rights’
A bill passed by the House of Representatives could have some frightenting impacts for American workers if enacted.
Sep 16, 2011 / George Zornick
Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’ Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’
The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say—and hear—in 2012.
Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations” Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations”
The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say -- and hear -- in 2012.
Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols
In Detroit, Obama Hails Auto Industry’s Comeback In Detroit, Obama Hails Auto Industry’s Comeback
Bailouts saved the Big Three from collapsing, and Obama was in town on Labor Day to celebrate—but auto jobs alone won’t keep the city’s workers afloat.
Sep 6, 2011 / Anna Clark
The Middle East’s Working-Class Revolutions? The Middle East’s Working-Class Revolutions?
The success of the insurgent movements throughout the region correlates well with the strength of organized labor.
Aug 24, 2011 / Feature / Joel Beinin
Unions End the Biggest Strike in Years—but the Battle for Verizon Workers Continues Unions End the Biggest Strike in Years—but the Battle for Verizon Workers Continues
The labor standoff continues as Verizon employees on the East Coast will return to work on Tuesday without a new contract.
Aug 21, 2011 / Brian Tierney
Striking Verizon Workers Are an Example to Us All Striking Verizon Workers Are an Example to Us All
Like corporations across the country, Verizon is trying to slash wages and benefits despite rising profits—and all workers need to fight back.
Aug 17, 2011 / Lawrence Mishel
The Last of Wisconsin’s Recall Elections The Last of Wisconsin’s Recall Elections
After a summer of outside money and fake candidates, Wisconsin's historic recall elections are finally over.
Aug 17, 2011 / The Ed Show