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This Holiday Season Could Be Watershed Moment for Amazon Organizers
A recent meeting of rank-and-file Amazon organizers and union leaders began planning for Black Friday actions.
Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Student Debt Cancellation
Analysts say the conservative-dominated court is breaking procedure to halt debt relief.
Railroad Workers Threaten to Strike and Call for Public Takeover of the Rails
A showdown between organized labor and Wall Street looms over the world of freight trains.
Biden’s Critique of Big Oil Won’t Have Teeth Without Windfall Tax, Activists Say
Campaigners say Biden must take action instead of asking oil companies to voluntarily stop padding their bottom lines.
Congressional Workers Get $10,000 Raises in First-Ever Union Contract
Workers celebrated the tentative contract, saying that it demonstrates the power of unionization.
The NFL Can Save Football and Preserve Players’ Health With This One Simple Fix
The NFL has fumbled on preventing concussions and protecting players’ health. It’s time to transition to flag football.
Workers Sue Starbucks After Company Accused Them of Kidnapping Their Manager
Workers say they’ve experienced emotional distress over the accusation, which was dismissed by police.
Protests and Strikes Spread in France Amid Economic Crisis and Climate Inaction
A transportation strike has been called for Tuesday, while trade unions have also called for a general strike next week.
Activists Across the Country Are Making the Right to Housing a Reality
Activists are notching wins against landlords and banks profiting off of what should be a human right.
Apple Workers in Oklahoma City Vote to Unionize Second US Store
The victory follows a win from Apple workers in Maryland, who formed the company's first-ever union earlier this year.