Labor Organizing

Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs

Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs Chrysler Super Bowl Ad Edits Out Wisconsin Union Signs

Clint Eastwood talked up American workers in a moving Super Bowl ad, but images from Madison protests were altered to leave out teachers' union signs.

Feb 6, 2012 / John Nichols

The Deal That Saved Detroit (and Banned Strikes) The Deal That Saved Detroit (and Banned Strikes)

The Deal with Detroit is gold dust for Democrats. Reality is a bit more complicated.

Feb 2, 2012 / Laura Flanders

New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut

A progressive labor slate has won a historic legislative victory, overturning the traditional Democratic machine.

Jan 25, 2012 / Feature / Paul Bass

John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says that if he fails to win reelection, the right’s anitlabor push may fall apart. 

Jan 20, 2012 / Press Room

What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut

Not content with their successful assaults on public workers, Republicans are set on destroying private sector unions, pushing “right to work” laws with false promise...

Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / Gordon Lafer

Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized?

Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized? Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized?

Faced with the retail giant's continued suppression and intimidation, Walmart workers have found untraditional ways to unionize.

Jan 5, 2012 / The Nation

Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers: What Went Wrong? Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers: What Went Wrong?

The UFW had two souls—the strike, and the boycott. 

Jan 5, 2012 / Jon Wiener

Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012 Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012

Paid sick leave fights could benefit from Occupy Wall Street's support, and help shape its direction.

Jan 5, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again

Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again

Organizers have found a new approach to promoting workers’ rights at the retail giant. And it seems to be working.

Jan 4, 2012 / Feature / Spencer Woodman

Winning Basic Care for Care Givers Winning Basic Care for Care Givers

It's women and “minorities” vs. large corporations and Republican lawmakers. Will grassroots organizers beat big-dollar businesses to win fairness for home care workers...

Dec 27, 2011 / Laura Flanders

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