Workers Memorial Day Workers Memorial Day
This week marked Workers Memorial Day, when unions and advocacy organizations held memorials and protests to honor those who have died on the job.
May 1, 2008 / Feature / Esther Kaplan
Does the Pope Care About Workers’ Rights? Does the Pope Care About Workers’ Rights?
On his first papal visit to America, will Pope Benedict address the real problems confronting the Catholic Church?
Apr 15, 2008 / Feature / Angela Bonavoglia
Shanker Blows Up the World Shanker Blows Up the World
The life and legacy of a fiery New York teachers' advocate gets caught in the crossfire of a changing liberal landscape.
Oct 25, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Thomas J. Sugrue
UAW R.I.P.? UAW R.I.P.?
To save the domestic auto industry, the UAW may end up killing itself.
Oct 18, 2007 / Max Fraser
Strike! A Defining Moment for the UAW Strike! A Defining Moment for the UAW
The issues at stake, especially GM's drive to shift the burden of healthcare, will affect workers throughout the industrialized economy--to say nothing of Campaign '08.
Sep 25, 2007 / Feature / Max Fraser
Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying
The American labor movement must guard the interests of those it represents--even if it makes people in power uncomfortable.
May 21, 2007 / David Sirota
Remembering Norma Rae Remembering Norma Rae
Why does Hollywood render unions and the working class invisible?
Feb 26, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Robert Nathan and Jo-Ann Mort
Laboring Toward Election Day Laboring Toward Election Day
Despite the split following the 2004 election, labor groups are gearing up for the November elections like never before.
Oct 12, 2006 / Feature / David Moberg
Teamsters: Changing to Win? Teamsters: Changing to Win?
A strong Teamsters union is a powerful weapon in the fight for all working people. But the Teamsters need to rebuild their own house before they can rebuild labor's.
May 30, 2006 / Feature / William Johnson
Dueling Over Delphi Dueling Over Delphi
When Delphi declared bankruptcy, cutting workers' wages, pensions and healthcare, auto unions in Indiana drew the line. Now they are prepared to strike or take work-to-rule actions...
Mar 16, 2006 / Feature / David Moberg