Americas

Labor Refuses to Back Down in Argentina

Liam Crisan / Inequality.org Mar 27, 2024 Recent experience shows that organized labor offers a counterbalance to democratic backsliding in Javier Milei's Argentina. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Labor

Fragile Juggernaut: The History of the CIO

Andrew Elrod / n+1 Feb 10, 2024 At a moment when interest in the possibilities of unions begins to take shape, it's vital to look back on the history of the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Introduces Plan to Strengthen Organized Labor

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Oct 4, 2019 Praised by union leaders, the Massachusetts senator's proposal would raise wages, protect pensions, expand collective bargaining and more. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The 5 Biggest Corporate Lies About Unions

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 3, 2019 Business executives will say anything to protect their bottom lines. The reality is that organizing is good for workers and the country. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: FDR and His Deal for a Desperate Time

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 29, 2018 Our longest-serving president would leave a deep mark on the American psyche. But was he saint or villain, and what was his true legacy? Dig deeper ( 44 Min. Read )

Neil Gorsuch and the Fate of Labor Union Funding

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2018 President Trump's Supreme Court pick holds the deciding vote in a case affecting the financial viability of unions that are major supporters of Democratic candidates and causes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Unions Fight Inequality and Strengthen Democracy

By Richard Eskow / Common Dreams Nov 3, 2015 A reinvigorated labor movement is essential to both a just economy and a well-functioning democracy. It deserves widespread attention -- and should inspire concerted action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Labor Day Worry: The Court’s Right-Wingers Are Sharpening Their Knives

Bill Blum / Truthdig Sep 6, 2015 In the coming term, the Roberts court—no friend of the worker—could deliver a ruling that will kill off organized labor. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Obama Gives Labor Unions a Boost

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2009 Putting a point on how his administration's labor policies differ from his predecessor's, President Barack Obama on Friday signed three executive orders designed to support organized labor. Vice President Joe Biden followed up by saying "Welcome back to the White House" to labor representatives at the signing ceremony. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )