Laboring for Edwards Laboring for Edwards
John Edwards is meticulously laying the groundwork to become the candidate of organized labor, insisting prosperity can expand only if unionization expands.
May 10, 2007 / Marc Cooper
Murder in Monterrey Murder in Monterrey
A labor organizer was beaten to death after exposing exploitative labor practices in the United States and Mexico.
Apr 25, 2007 / Feature / Felicia Mello
Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.
Feb 6, 2007 / David Bacon
Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA
Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.
Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Heck-of -a-Job Myers? Heck-of -a-Job Myers?
The ICE chief's comments about immigration and unions raise troubling questions. Congress should seek answers.
Jan 3, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
Recognizing Labor Recognizing Labor
Unions are pushing hard for the new Congress to ease the process of organizing labor by passing the Employee Free Choice Act.
Dec 17, 2006 / The Editors
Smithfield Walkout Challenges Agribiz Giant Smithfield Walkout Challenges Agribiz Giant
Last week's walkout at the Smithfield Packing Company was a significant victory for labor organizers and exploited undocumented workers at the North Carolina plant.
Nov 20, 2006 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Downsized but Not Out Downsized but Not Out
United Professionals, a new organization for college-educated workers at risk in a global economy, is joining the movement for economic justice.
Oct 19, 2006 / Barbara Ehrenreich and Tamara Draut
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
Hog Hell Hog Hell
Low wages, segregation and dangerous working conditions in a North Carolina factory reveal a meatpacking industry where labor laws no longer matter.
Aug 27, 2006 / Feature / Eric Schlosser