We Really Need to Tax the Rich We Really Need to Tax the Rich
In California, they’re making it happen.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Jane McAlevey
5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America 5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America
The economic fallout from Covid-19 has created an opening for unions to lead a mass movement.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
New Beginnings: Time to Think Big! New Beginnings: Time to Think Big!
In times of crisis, ideas that were once considered radical can enter the mainstream.
Jun 1, 2020 / Christopher Shay for The Nation
America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.
Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?
Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert
Universities to Grad Students: Drop Dead Universities to Grad Students: Drop Dead
“Academic workers worldwide perform the labor that makes our institutions run. We deserve basic labor protections, especially during this pandemic.”
May 27, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta
Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew
New polling suggests 75 percent of female employees have experienced sexual harassment on the job.
May 26, 2020 / Bryce Covert
If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’
Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.
May 20, 2020 / StudentNation / Ross Barkan
Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Ai-jen Poo Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Ai-jen Poo
Join the labor activist in discussion with Nation editorial director/publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel for our weekly virtual series.
May 14, 2020 / The Nation
Columbia Has the Chance to Expose the Lie of Austerity Columbia Has the Chance to Expose the Lie of Austerity
The seventh-largest property owner in NYC needs to use its wealth to protect its vulnerable workers, not punish them.
May 12, 2020 / R.H. Lossin and Lexie Cook
One Hospital System’s Response to Covid-19? Union-Busting. One Hospital System’s Response to Covid-19? Union-Busting.
Administrators across the country are increasingly turning to anti-labor consultants to fend off nurses’ unions.
May 11, 2020 / P.E. Moskowitz