Labor Organizing

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early

Thursday, warehouse workers will launch a one-day walk-out which could spread further, including to Walmart stores.

Nov 13, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

In California, Michigan, Alabama and beyond, voters came out for organized labor.

Nov 7, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012

Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012 Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012

Democratic candidates haven’t always had labor’s back—but Republicans are intent on ending collective bargaining altogether.

Nov 2, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Walmart Workers Walk Out

Walmart Workers Walk Out Walmart Workers Walk Out

In the latest action against the union-busting low-wage retailer, labor organizers may have finally found a strategy that works.

Oct 17, 2012 / Liza Featherstone

On the Road With Working America On the Road With Working America

In the depressed former steel towns of western Pennsylvania, disillusionment with all politicians is deep. The AFL-CIO's labor affiliate is trying to change that.

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Josh Eidelson

Why We Should All Care About the Walmart Strikers Why We Should All Care About the Walmart Strikers

As low-wage retail jobs take over our economy, this strike will tell us whether workers can improve them.

Oct 9, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers Riot Police Arrest Peaceful Protesters at Rally for Striking Walmart Workers

Illinois activists were taken into custody after staging a nonviolent protest against Walmart's cruel working conditions. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Another Victory for Resistance: Restaurant Workers Win Settlement From Star Chef Another Victory for Resistance: Restaurant Workers Win Settlement From Star Chef

Score another victory for resistance. After thirty-one workers sued his acclaimed restaurant Del Posto, celebrity chef Mario Batali has agreed to a $1.15 million settlement.

Sep 27, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Chicago Teachers, Verizon Workers and Quebec’s Students Prove That Resistance Works Chicago Teachers, Verizon Workers and Quebec’s Students Prove That Resistance Works

Teachers in Chicago, Verizon workers and Quebec's students recently proved that strikes and resistance work.

Sep 24, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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