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Supermajority of Mercedes-Benz Workers in Alabama File for Union Vote
The vote is the latest victory of the UAW's aggressive union organizing drive, the largest in U.S. history.
Lax Regulations and Poor Safety Planning Set Stage for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Decades of regulation failures and port policies prioritizing profits over safety led to the disaster in Baltimore.
UAW Is Building Worker Solidarity Across the US-Mexico Border
A new initiative aims to unite Mexican and US workers who have for too long been pitted against each other by bosses.
Breakdown of Safety Is Not Unique to Boeing — It’s Endemic to Capitalist Society
Heads are rolling at Boeing, but new leadership doesn’t alter the labor conditions and profit motives that erode safety.
Washington State Enacts Comprehensive Worker Protections for Strip Club Dancers
"This is a beautiful step towards decriminalization and a huge show of stripper solidarity,” one activist said.
Florida Blocks Passage of Statewide Heat Standards for Outdoor Workers
The decision comes after Florida experienced its hottest summer on record.
Georgia GOP-Passed Bill Removes Employer Right to Recognize Unions Right Away
As of 2022, only 5.4 percent of workers in Georgia were represented by a union.
Sanders, Democrats Introduce Bill to Guarantee Workers Paid Time Off
The US is the only wealthy country in the world that doesn’t guarantee time off for workers.
Mass Layoffs Are Fueling the Growth of Far Right Authoritarianism
To stop the momentum of the far right, we need to confront mass layoff capitalism, says labor expert Les Leopold.
State Lawmakers Are Quietly Rolling Back Child Labor Protections
In January alone, eight states introduced or took new action on rolling back child labor protections.