Labor

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’ Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Top lawman refuses to help Governor Walker deny access to the state Capitol, as protests against assaults on labor rights continue.

Mar 2, 2011 / John Nichols

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest

With protests in Wisconsin now in their third week, tensions are running high among the state Republicans who have stonewalled any effort at compromise or negotiation with public-s…

Mar 1, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up

Scott Walker's budget is expected, among other things, to be a huge blow to the public education system in the state.

Mar 1, 2011 / Press Room

With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up

Scott Walker's budget is expected, among other things, to be a huge blow to the public education system in the state.

Mar 1, 2011 / The Ed Show

Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's struggle is about more than unions, it's part of a larger campaign against the foundations of the American middle class.

Mar 1, 2011 / GRITtv

Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin Michael Moore: A War Against the Middle Class in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's struggle is about more than unions, it's part of a larger campaign against he foundations of the American middle class.

Mar 1, 2011 / Press Room

Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent

Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent

Governor Scott Walker is now trying to restrict access to the state Capitol for critics of his attack on public-employee unions.

Mar 1, 2011 / John Nichols

Upwards of 125,000 March in Madison, as Activists Rally Nationwide to Back Wisconsin Workers Upwards of 125,000 March in Madison, as Activists Rally Nationwide to Back Wisconsin Workers

Historic rally in Madison draws union member, farmers and small-business owners to protest assault on collective bargaining. Tens of thousands rally nationwide on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2011 / John Nichols

‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill ‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill

Inside the Wisconsin State Capitol, The Nation's John Nichols joins Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman to talk about the vote and what it means for protests throughout the countr...

Feb 25, 2011 / Press Room

‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill ‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill

Inside the Wisconsin State Capitol, The Nation's John Nichols joins Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman to talk about the vote and what it means for protests throughout the country.

Feb 25, 2011 / Democracy Now!

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