AFL-CIO Goes Global AFL-CIO Goes Global
Seattle changed many things, and one of them is American labor. Nothing lifts the spirit or one's vision like winning.
Mar 2, 2000 / William Greider
From Crimson to Coal Seam From Crimson to Coal Seam
I first heard about Powers Hapgood while working at the United Mine Workers, an organization he had tried to change fifty years earlier.
Mar 2, 2000 / Books & the Arts / Steve Early
Trade Wars, Trade Truths Trade Wars, Trade Truths
Here's a might-have-been for you.
Dec 2, 1999 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Labor’s Labors Labor’s Labors
Marking the fourth year of president John Sweeney's tenure, the 13-million-member AFL-CIO had much to celebrate at its biennial convention in Los Angeles in mid-October.
Oct 14, 1999 / The Editors
Is the Boston Tea Party Over? Is the Boston Tea Party Over?
Anyone who has led a discussion on the economy or trade or globalization in this country has faced the question, Should I buy American? Sounds simple enough.
Oct 7, 1999 / Books & the Arts / John Cavanagh
Labor’s Foundations Labor’s Foundations
Deep in the pages of the biweekly Chronicle of Philanthropy lies the "New Grants" section.
May 13, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Colman McCarthy
Jobs, Justice–Joy Jobs, Justice–Joy
The drinks were pouring, the flesh was pressing and a "dream team" of brassy, bluesy, soul and salsa players out to affiliate San Antonio's Tejano bands with the American Federat...
Mar 4, 1999 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Checking the Union Labels Checking the Union Labels
The election of new AFL-CIO leaders more than three years ago ushered in an era of glasnost.
Jan 21, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Steve Early
The Prosecution and Persecution of Ron Carey The Prosecution and Persecution of Ron Carey
Ron Carey looked like a tired stereotype: the disgraced labor boss on the witness stand, with dark bags beneath his eyes, denying accusations of wrongdoing in a made-in-Queens ac...
Mar 19, 1998 / Feature / David Corn
The Marching Saint The Marching Saint
Staughton Lynd, although he would never admit it, is one of the visible saints of the modern American left.
May 22, 1997 / Books & the Arts / Paul Buhle