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."
SCOTUS Decision in Starbucks Case Will Impact the Labor Movement
The 8-1 ruling was a blow to union organizers, narrowing the authority of the National Labor Relations Board to seek remedies for terminated union activists.
Amazon Workers Affiliate with the Teamsters, Next Up Electing Top Officers
By Luis Feliz Leon / Labor Notes Amazon Labor Union members voted June 17 to affiliate with the Teamsters. Workers cast 878 ballots at JFK8 Amazon fulfillment center on Staten…
Come on Joe: Stop John Deere from Shipping Jobs to Mexico
By Les Leopold / Substack The greed of the John Deere company is giving President Biden the perfect opportunity to win back working-class voters. All he needs to do is…
How Tens of Thousands of Grad Workers Are Organizing Themselves
By Valentina Luketa / Labor Notes It’s the biggest organizing wave the U.S. labor movement has seen in decades. Graduate workers are unionizing in huge numbers, winning drive after drive…
Vivisection of the Vibe-Recession
Economists just don't get why we don't trust the government or them!
Accusing Mercedes of ‘Wanton Lawlessness,’ UAW Seeks New Alabama Vote
"All these workers ever wanted was a fair shot at having a voice on the job and a say in their working conditions," the union said.
Southern Autoworkers Can Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline
Automakers rely on non-union plants in the South to drive down wages across the country. A UAW victory in Tennessee and an upcoming vote in Alabama could change that.
The Chris Hedges Report: Billionaires Are Striking Back Against Workers
A legal challenge to abolish the NLRB is just the most obvious attempt by the ruling class to squash the rise of working class militancy in the US.