Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills
A very real ideological battle is being waged between labor and the forces that wish to destroy the power of collective bargaining.
Dec 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy
A “right to work” law isn’t about economic development or “freedom.” It’s about increasing the power of corporations.
Dec 12, 2012 / John Nichols
Why Most Walmart and Fast Food Workers Didn’t Strike Why Most Walmart and Fast Food Workers Didn’t Strike
Recent strikes against Walmart and fast food chains made waves, but the vast majority of service workers can’t afford to speak out.
Dec 11, 2012 / Nona Willis Aronowitz
Walmart Workers Model ‘Minority Unionism’ Walmart Workers Model ‘Minority Unionism’
The OUR Walmart approach doesn't rely on majority membership at one store, but a coalition of workers across the country.
Dec 11, 2012 / Josh Eidelson
Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan
Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.
Dec 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
‘It’s Not Just Anti-Union. It’s Anti-Worker.’ NFLPA and MLBPA Join Fight Against Michigan Right-to-Work ‘It’s Not Just Anti-Union. It’s Anti-Worker.’ NFLPA and MLBPA Join Fight Against Michigan Right-to-Work
Sports unions have joined to fight to defeat Michigan's proposed right-to-work legislation.
Dec 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts
Right-wing donors have lavishly funded "right to work” advocacy groups in Michigan.
Dec 8, 2012 / Lee Fang
GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan
In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.
Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy
This holiday season, join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in calling on Publix to stop paying farmworkers sub-poverty wages.
Dec 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire
One news report reveals Walmart’s role in defeating a proposal for retail corporations to pay for safety improvements; the other shows that multiple Walmart suppliers used th...
Dec 6, 2012 / Josh Eidelson