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Share of Workers in Unions Hit Low in 2022, But Number of Unionized Workers Grew
The fact that the number of union members grew points to the growing strength of the labor movement.
Iranian Labor Unions Have Led Inspiring Solidarity Strikes Amid the Uprising
Labor organizing is severely restricted in Iran but independent unions have actively backed demands for women's rights.
Mass Strikes and Protests Sweep France After Attack on Pension System
Strikes are “just the beginning” if Macron doesn't abandon his attempt to hike the retirement age, a labor leader said.
Striking Faculty Demand Mental Health Support for Chicago Students
Teachers’ unions across the country are fighting for better mental health resources after pandemic lockdowns.
The South Has a New Union — and Workers Have Black Women to Thank
The Union of Southern Service Workers offers membership to fast food, retail, care, and other service industry workers.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case That May Affect Workers’ Ability to Strike
The Supreme Court has issued numerous anti-union rulings in the past few years, in line with its far right shift.
GOP Votes to Kill Congressional Workers’ Union in New Rules Package
The union says it’s not backing down from fighting for congressional staffers’ right to collectively bargain.
7,000 New York Nurses Go on Strike, Decrying “Unimaginable” Working Conditions
Workers say that understaffing and patient safety issues have forced them to go on strike.
Let’s Support the Thousands of NYC Nurses Who Are Preparing to Strike
As the January 9 strike deadline approaches, building the broadest possible working-class solidarity will be key.
Starbucks’s Refusal to Bargain With 21 Stores Is Illegal, NLRB Says
This is the first time the NLRB has filed a complaint over the company’s refusal to bargain with multiple stores.