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Amazon’s Anti-Union Bullying Shows Why We Need the PRO Act
The PRO Act would limit the ability of corporate bullies like Amazon to intimidate, mislead and bamboozle employees.
Staten Island Amazon Workers Begin Union Drive, Drawing Lessons From Bessemer
Amazon workers at the “JFK8” warehouse say they’ve learned hard lessons from Bessemer for their independent union drive.
COVID Profiteering Exposes the Need to Make Marxism Accessible to All
“A People’s Guide to Capitalism” demystifies and makes accessible the fundamental concepts of Marxist economics.
Democrat Opposed to the PRO Act Was Showered With Cash From Amazon Executives
Sen. Mark Warner is one of four Democrats holding up legislation to make it harder for Amazon to bust unions.
Billionaires’ Pandemic Profits Alone Could Pay for Most of Infrastructure Plan
American billionaires’ collective wealth has grown by 55 percent to a whopping $4.56 trillion during the pandemic.
Passing Climate Bills Without Labor Standards Won’t Transition the Economy
Incorporating labor standards into climate legislation will empower workers and provide a check on corporate power.
Union Seeks New Election After Alabama Warehouse Organizing Drive Fails
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union that led the drive says Amazon illegally interfered in the vote.
In Wake of Amazon Union Vote, Progressives Urge Action on Filibuster and PRO Act
The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.
Union Calls Foul Play as Amazon Unionization Vote Fails
Emails show that Amazon pressured USPS to install a mailbox on warehouse grounds for dropping off ballots.
Grassroots Organizers Mobilize to Defend Kshama Sawant Against Recall Effort
Capitalist forces are targeting leftist City Councilor Kshama Sawant in Seattle. A solidarity campaign is fighting back.