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Defying Tariff Threats, Mexican GM Workers Win a Double-Digit Wage Hike
Union leaders said they didn’t let the uncertainty around tariffs scare them into a conciliatory posture.
Labor Was Crucial in Building Public Health Institutions Trump Wants to Destroy
Labor leaders past and present have insisted on expanding the scope of what constitutes health.
“No Tariffs on Sharing”: Tool Libraries Offer Resilience Amid Federal Chaos
As Trump imposes tariffs, tool libraries can serve as a sustainable alternative to consuming more products.
Trump Scraps Effort Begun Under Biden to Close Loophole Abused by Ultra-Rich
The regulations could’ve raised $50 billion over a decade by stopping corporate tax dodging through asset manipulation.
Educators Are Preparing for May Day Actions Against Trump’s Attacks on Schools
Teachers unions should use these mobilizations to build toward national walkouts to protect our students and ourselves.
California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Claiming They’ll Devastate the State Economy
“Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose the largest tax hike of our lifetime,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Facebook Whistleblower: Breaking Meta’s Monopoly Would Improve Children’s Safety
“We’ve let one company, one man, influence the information environment for the world,” says Frances Haugen.
A Majority of Americans Want Congress to Block Trump’s Tariffs — Poll
A bipartisan bill to put a congressional “check” on Trump's tariff powers faces steep odds of passage.
Whistleblower Who Exposed DOGE Raid of NLRB Data Finds Threats Taped to His Door
The worker said he received a note with photos of him that seemed to be taken by drone after he spoke out against DOGE.
The Poor Are Taking Power Back Into Their Own Hands in a “Survival Revival”
Organizers are weaving the often-siloed survival struggles of the poor into a more unified force.