Is Your Boss Going to ‘Mine’ Your Vote? More Corporations Step Up Coercion Is Your Boss Going to ‘Mine’ Your Vote? More Corporations Step Up Coercion
Lobbyists for mining companies and hundreds of other businesses are taking advantage of the Citizens United decision to pressure employees into voting Republican.
Oct 19, 2012 / Lee Fang
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
Why Do Some of America’s Wealthiest Individuals Have Fingers in Louisiana’s Education System? Why Do Some of America’s Wealthiest Individuals Have Fingers in Louisiana’s Education System?
The extremely wealthy are out to destroy public education, and reap the benefits.
Oct 17, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook
Mitt Romney’s Bailout Bonanza Mitt Romney’s Bailout Bonanza
How Mitt and Ann made millions—and Mitt’s hedge fund donors made billions—from the auto-industry rescue that he condemned.
Oct 17, 2012 / Feature / Greg Palast
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
The Corporate War on Labor The Corporate War on Labor
Disguised by its billionaire backers as campaign finance reform, California’s Proposition 32 would destroy the political power of unions.
Oct 3, 2012 / John Nichols
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
Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining Getting the Point of Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining got the real refs back on the football field. It’s a useful tool that should be defended, not attacked.
Sep 28, 2012 / John Nichols
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