Labor’s Fight Has Just Begun Labor’s Fight Has Just Begun
In the end, Linda Chavez undid her own nomination through her disingenuousness. Bush's first nominee as Labor Secretary withdrew after a storm of publicity about her relationship...
Jan 11, 2001 / Feature / David Moberg
Unions Without Borders Unions Without Borders
A new kind of internationalism is challenging neoliberal globalism.
Jan 5, 2001 / Feature / David Bacon
How Stands the Union? How Stands the Union?
In their campaigns for the White House, the major-party candidates--even the one backed by labor--spent little time debating labor-law reform. Nevertheless, the AFL-CIO ha...
Jan 5, 2001 / Books & the Arts / Steve Early
Free Time for a Free People Free Time for a Free People
There's a growing movement to add livable hours to calls for a living wage.
Dec 14, 2000 / Feature / Arthur Waskow
Building Community Unions Building Community Unions
In Stamford, Connecticut, organizers are putting the movement back in labor.
Dec 14, 2000 / Feature / Janice Fine
Globalization From Below Globalization From Below
International solidarity is the key to consolidating the legacy of Seattle.
Nov 16, 2000 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher
High-Tech Cheap Labor High-Tech Cheap Labor
Only months after a major victory on China trade, Big Business is again scavenging for cheap labor. This time, the high-tech industry is pressuring Congress to allow additional f...
Sep 28, 2000 / David Enrich
Aid for Nuclear Workers Aid for Nuclear Workers
Madame Curie's denial of radiation dangers is emblematic of the legacy we now face as America's romance with the atom draws to a close.
Sep 25, 2000 / Robert Alvarez
No Love Lost for Labor No Love Lost for Labor
Right now, what hurts labor, day to day, is the wins and losses in the lower courts.
Sep 25, 2000 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan
The Discreet Charm of Hoffa Jr. The Discreet Charm of Hoffa Jr.
Marc Cooper's July 24/31 "Where's Hoffa Driving the Teamsters?" provoked a storm of controversy from Honolulu to Brooklyn.
Sep 7, 2000 / Marc Cooper and Our Readers