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Biggest Labor Contracts Expiring in 2023

Dan DiMaggio / Labor Notes Jan 2, 2023 2023 could be a year of major gains for labor unions, as contracts in major industries are up for renegotiation. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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2022 Labor Year in Review

Jenny Brown / Labor Notes Dec 20, 2022 With more unions, strikes, and leadership contests, labor took big strides in the right direction in 2022. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

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New York Times Strike: From Reporters to Rabble-rousers

Sonali Kolhatkar / IMI Dec 16, 2022 New York Times workers who produce the news find themselves on the other side of the reporting as they demand fair working conditions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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The Culture Workers Go On Strike

Alissa Quart / Economic Hardship Reporting Project Dec 2, 2022 Cultural and academic workers would seem to benefit from disruptions of business, including the formation of new unions and strikes by existing ones. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Blood on the Tracks

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 28, 2022 The prospect of congressional intervention ahead of a potential strike on December 9 has angered rail workers who say it would let giant companies off the hook. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Inside the UC Academic Workers’ Strike

Sonali Kohlatkar / IMI Nov 23, 2022 In addition to sending a message to the university that workers demand better than what is being offered, the strike is also alerting the entire university community to the long-standing plight of graduate students and postdoctoral workers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

European Protesters Demand Amazon Stop Treating Workers Like Robots

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 1, 2019 "Workers are breaking bones, being knocked unconscious, and being taken away in ambulances." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Unions Dig In to Protect Hard-Fought Health Plans

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Nov 29, 2019 Leaders are skeptical of Medicare for All proposals that don’t make room for their top-notch plans, affecting the Democratic policy debate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

UAW President Taking Leave Amid Corruption Probe

The Associated Press Nov 2, 2019 President Gary Jones requests to go on paid sabbatical to limit distractions amid a federal investigation of corruption within the union. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

GM and Union Reach Tentative Deal That Could End Strike

TOM KRISHER / The Associated Press Oct 16, 2019 The offer includes "major gains" for workers who have been picketing at U.S. factories for a month, United Auto Workers officials say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Capitalists Are Afraid

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 A Business Roundtable statement about the purpose of corporations shows that ruling elites fear their crimes are coming back to haunt them. Dig deeper ( 6 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 )