Labor

As Go Unions, So Goes the Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes the Middle Class

The fate of America’s unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.

Aug 10, 2011 / Press Room

Can Teachers Alone Overcome Poverty? Steven Brill Thinks So Can Teachers Alone Overcome Poverty? Steven Brill Thinks So

The journalist blames teachers unions, not economic inequality, for students’ failure to achieve.

Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Dana Goldstein

As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class

The fate of America's unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.

Aug 10, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Wisconsin Recall Replaces Two Republican Senators

Wisconsin Recall Replaces Two Republican Senators Wisconsin Recall Replaces Two Republican Senators

“Six months ago no one would have ever expected we would be where we are tonight. The people of Wisconsin have made history,” says Wisconsin Senate Democratic leader&n...

Aug 10, 2011 / John Nichols

Turning Poverty Into an American Crime Turning Poverty Into an American Crime

Ten years after the original publication of the now-classic Nicked and Dimed, things have gotten much worse for those in the bottom third of our country's income dis...

Aug 9, 2011 / Barbara Ehrenreich

This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer

This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer

Hundreds of thousands will vote today in recall elections to remove six Republican state senators who sided with Governor Scott Walker's anti-labor, anti-education, anti&ndash...

Aug 9, 2011 / John Nichols

Sal Rosselli: Empowering the Labor Movement Sal Rosselli: Empowering the Labor Movement

Unions have no permanent political friends nor permanent political enemies. Unions only have permanent political issues.

Aug 4, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls

Americans for Prosperity just sent misleading information about voting to thousands of Wisconsinites.

Aug 3, 2011 / John Nichols

The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor

Years after ALEC's Truth In Sentencing bills became the law of the land, its Prison Industries Act has quietly expanded prison labor across the country.

Aug 1, 2011 / Mike Elk and Bob Sloan

Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back? Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back?

King’s progressive credentials are impressive, but his popularity with members will be tested as he goes up against the Big Three in tough contract talks.

Aug 1, 2011 / David Moberg

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