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22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour hasn't changed since 2009.
Unions Increasingly Condemn Israeli Occupation and Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke discuss labor’s history with Israel and Palestine.
10 Victories the Working Class Won in 2023
From picket lines to state houses to the White House, workers fighting against inequality landed huge wins this year.
These Are the Major Organized Labor Fights to Watch Out for in 2024
Major strikes and worker victories in 2023 have set the stage for a potentially monumental year of labor action.
UAW and American Postal Workers Union Members Lead NYC March for Gaza
The march came a week after leaders of several major unions joined progressive lawmakers to demand a ceasefire.
Largest Union Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
UAW, the powerhouse union representing over 400,000 workers, takes a groundbreaking stance on the Gaza conflict.
UAW’s New Union Organizing Drive Is Largest in Modern US History
United Auto Workers aims to bring 150,000 employees at 13 nonunion auto companies into the union.
The International Labor Movement Is Mobilizing for a Free Palestine
Global labor unions are responding to Palestinian workers’ calls for solidarity and demanding an immediate ceasefire.
Unionization Wave Spurred by Starbucks Workers Is Spreading Across Buffalo
Workers at Elmwood Taco and Subs, an iconic local food shop, are continuing the wave of worker-led organizing.
Government and Grassroots Unite Against Labor Violations
Workers, unions and grassroots movements are partnering with local governments to fight labor violations.