‘This Is Workplace Democracy’: Strike Continues as Boeing Workers Reject Contract Offer
"We will continue to negotiate in good faith until we have made gains that workers feel adequately make up for what the company took from them in the past."
A National Movement To Organize Amazon Takes Off
Teamsters are engaged in a similar strategy to challenge Amazon’s power—building momentum by organizing in various areas along its logistics chain.
Boeing Machinists on Strike Have a Historic Opportunity
Such a shift in the balance of power against Boeing’s ruthless corporate leadership would be a huge victory for working people everywhere.
Machinists Strike Begins at Boeing
It’s the biggest U.S. strike so far in 2024, and the first strike at Boeing since a 58-day walkout in 2008.
CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24%
"Exorbitant CEO pay has contributed to rising inequality in recent decades—concentrating earnings at the top and leaving fewer gains for ordinary workers," said one expert at the Economic Policy Institute.
Teamsters Decline to Endorse in 2024 US Presidential Race
"The vice president's strong union record is why Teamsters locals across the country have already endorsed her—alongside the overwhelming majority of organized labor," said a spokesperson for Vice President Kamala…
Boeing Workers Go on First Strike Since 2008 After Rejecting Tentative Contract
"There are no safe planes without union machinists. If Boeing wants to restore its safety culture, its first order of business should be ensuring its workers are fairly compensated," said…
Workers, Unchecked: The Case for Card Check This Labor Day
This Labor Day, workers deserve to see lawmakers tackle one of the key areas of policy hindering their right to organize unions.
A Landmark Federal Ruling Against Union-Busting Has Boosted Organizing
Union elections are up in the year since the labor board created new penalties for law-breaking employers. But an appeal could reverse the decision.
California’s Low Wage Future
Low-wage industries are forecast to lead job growth, and the share of workers 55 and older has doubled
Recognizing the Economic Need for California’s Undocumented Immigrants
A new study finds 1.6 million undocumented workers created 1.25 million jobs and produced 5% of the state’s GDP.
Labor Unions Urge Biden to Halt Military Aid for Israel
The coalition said the move is needed "as part of the work to secure an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the war in Gaza."
California Moves to Ban Forced Prison Labor, but There’s Still More To Do
By Giuliana Perrone / CounterPunch If you’re looking for a rare bit of good news, look no further: California is finally taking steps to abolish slavery from its constitution by…
‘A Corporate CEO’s Dream’: Labor Unions Blast Trump-Vance Ticket
"This ticket isn't pro-worker or pro-union. It's the billionaire ticket through and through," said one labor leader.
Independent Corbyn Wins Reelection as Labour Ends 14 Years of Destructive Tory Rule
The former Labour leader issued a warning to the incoming government of Keir Starmer: "Dissent cannot be crushed without consequences."