Truthout
Labor Rights
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The Republicans Just Passed a Platform That Would Eviscerate Workers’ Rights
In a not particularly unexpected move, Republicans are denying workers of their right to unionize while targeting their most vulnerable communities.
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In Historic National Labor Relations Board Ruling, Temps Win Right to Join Unions
A new ruling will enable temporary and permanent employees to negotiate together.
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Three Recent Wins Prove Old-Fashioned Union Power Isn’t Dead Yet
These workers can be proud of what they blocked and what they won — in two cases against the wishes of their national unions.
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As Temperatures Climb Across the Country, Workers Will Suffer
“Heat can kill. And it is especially tragic when someone dies of heat exposure because they're simply doing their job.”
The Hidden Horrors in Poultry Plants
Dangerous working conditions abound in the poultry industry, according to an Oxfam report.
Can We Learn From Europe’s Approach to Laid-Off Coal Miners?
A more secure safety net for workers in transition means higher taxes, a trade-off many Americans oppose.
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Can Teamsters Save the Right to Retire?
Over 2,000 retirees and Teamsters from 20 states rallied in front of the capitol to stop their pensions from being slashed.
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“You’re Fired!” The Abuses of “Skilled” Worker Visa Programs
H-1B visa critics say reforming the program would actually benefit both groups of workers.
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Getting Beyond the Goods: Direct or Indirect Action in the US Union Movement
We must aim to build organizations committed explicitly to the primacy of direct action.
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How to Beat Retaliation, Even Without a Union
When you're working without a union, it can feel impossible to take on workplace problems.