Unions

Madisonian Democracy Madisonian Democracy

The spirit of democratic protest, so vibrant across the Middle East, has been kindled here in Middle America.

Mar 3, 2011 / The Editors

Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood

Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood

Progressive service organizations connect real world needs to Beltway advocacy and lobbying. Conservatives fear and loathe that.

Mar 3, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

The Spirit of Wisconsin

The Spirit of Wisconsin The Spirit of Wisconsin

How Scott Walker’s unionbusting spurred a popular uprising.

Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future

Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future

Proposed budget cuts and threats to collective bargaining are already damaging public education in Wisconsin.

Mar 2, 2011 / Meredith Clark

Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's struggle is about more than unions, it's part of a larger campaign against the foundations of the American middle class.

Mar 1, 2011 / GRITtv

Wisconsin: Ground Zero in the Fight for Democracy Wisconsin: Ground Zero in the Fight for Democracy

Gov. Walker's power play isn't about the pay and perks of public employees. It's an attack on basic democratic rights.

Feb 24, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

What has become clear to the protesters over the last week is that, beyond an assault on unions, Walker’s bill is part of a wider attack on working families and public educat...

Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Students Are the ‘Soul’ of Wisconsin’s Protests

Students Are the ‘Soul’ of Wisconsin’s Protests Students Are the ‘Soul’ of Wisconsin’s Protests

“While students haven’t been the source of this protest, they have definitely been the soul of this protest.”

Feb 17, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Economy for Everyone

Labor’s Last Stand Labor’s Last Stand

As the showdown in Wisconsin demonstrates, progressives must embrace the government workers’ struggle as our own—or else.

Feb 16, 2011 / Feature / Jane McAlevey

Wisconsin’s Attack on Public Employees Could Lead to a Nationwide Campaign Wisconsin’s Attack on Public Employees Could Lead to a Nationwide Campaign

A proposed bill to end collective bargaining and slash wages and benefits for nearly all public employees could foreshadow a larger conservative strategy to take down unions.

Feb 15, 2011 / Press Room

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