Labor

Pro-Immigrant Populism Pro-Immigrant Populism

Immigration reform should be shaped by progressive values that prize the dignity of all workers.

Feb 22, 2007 / Andrea Batista Schlesinger

Lockdown in Greeley Lockdown in Greeley

A recent police raid on a small-city factory showcases the Bush Administration's frightening war on illegal immigration.

Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.

Feb 6, 2007 / David Bacon

Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA

Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.

Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier

Heck-of -a-Job Myers? Heck-of -a-Job Myers?

The ICE chief's comments about immigration and unions raise troubling questions. Congress should seek answers.

Jan 3, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein

Recognizing Labor Recognizing Labor

Unions are pushing hard for the new Congress to ease the process of organizing labor by passing the Employee Free Choice Act.

Dec 17, 2006 / The Editors

Latinos Lean Left: Bringing Down the GOP’s Big Tent Latinos Lean Left: Bringing Down the GOP’s Big Tent

Latino voters walked away from the GOP in the midterm elections, a payback for the party's ruthlessly anti-immigrant stance.

Dec 4, 2006 / Feature / Roberto Lovato

Smithfield Walkout Challenges Agribiz Giant Smithfield Walkout Challenges Agribiz Giant

Last week's walkout at the Smithfield Packing Company was a significant victory for labor organizers and exploited undocumented workers at the North Carolina plant.

Nov 20, 2006 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Immigrants Regroup Immigrants Regroup

This year will be remembered both for massive immigrants rights marches and for the Al Qaedization of immigrants.

Oct 26, 2006 / Feature / Roberto Lovato

Downsized but Not Out Downsized but Not Out

United Professionals, a new organization for college-educated workers at risk in a global economy, is joining the movement for economic justice.

Oct 19, 2006 / Barbara Ehrenreich and Tamara Draut

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