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Museum Workers Are Joining the Growing Labor Movement
Workers at Chicago’s Art Institute are unionizing for better pay, more transparency and a voice in management matters.
Nabisco Strike Ends as Union Members Approve New Contract
Some contractual wins include raises each year of the contract, higher 401(k) matches and a $5,000 ratification bonus.
A Canadian Amazon Warehouse Could Soon Be the First to Unionize in North America
The Teamsters hope the union drive will build momentum at warehouses across the country — and the continent.
California Passes Bill to Ensure Amazon Workers Can Take Bathroom Breaks
Amazon and other companies enforce quotas that often push warehouse employees to skip breaks in order to “make rate.”
10,000 Workers at John Deere Are Days Away From a Strike Vote
Workers at the farm equipment manufacturer have serious grievances with pay, health care and contract negotiations.
Let’s Teach Histories of Left-Wing Rebellion, Like the Battle of Blair Mountain
A century ago last week, coal miners in West Virginia rose up in revolt against deadly and deplorable conditions.
Immigrant Gig Workers Risked Their Lives During Ida. They Want Better Wages.
Delivery app workers don't receive health care, paid time off, workers' compensation or a minimum wage guarantee.
NLRB Is Reviewing a Rule Change That Has Helped Bosses Bust Unions for Decades
Under the Joy Silk doctrine, the NLRB may be able to effectively force bosses into recognition of a union.
On Labor Day, Let’s Support Member-Driven Unions, Fighting Against Oppression
We need an understanding of solidarity that recognizes how social oppression affects us all in and out of the workplace.
Workers in Buffalo May Become the First to Unionize a Starbucks Store
If the union succeeds in Buffalo Starbucks stores, it may only be a matter of time until the example spreads elsewhere.