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Unions
Culinary Workers Union Member Would Trade Union Health Care for Medicare for All
The union, which has not endorsed a candidate, has said it supports “choices” in health care.
Bloomberg Gains in Primaries, But His History With Unions May Be a Roadblock
The billionaire former mayor of New York has a long track record of hostility toward organized labor.
Medicare for All Helps Unions by Taking Health Care Off the Bargaining Table
When health care is treated as a universal right, bosses cannot use it as a bargaining tool against workers.
House Passes Bill to Dramatically Strengthen the Power of Unions
The legislation would expand organizing rights to more workers and strengthen the right to strike.
Biden and Buttigieg Take Big Bucks From Union-Busting Lawyers
Several of the candidates seek union endorsements while also seeking direct contributions from wealthy individuals.
Trump Wants to Funnel More Income Upward Through His China Trade Deal
Trump's trade deal with China is good for people like Bill Gates and companies like Boeing, but not for the rest of us.
The Multinational Trying to Bankrupt the Dock Workers Union Has a Sordid Past
The International Container Terminal Services profits off of war, misery and labor exploitation.
2019 Showed That Workers Win Big If They Bargain Big
Lessons gleaned from this year's momentous struggles can inform labor's broader strategy heading into 2020.
A Rising Movement Is Challenging Mexico’s Corporatized Unions
The 20/32 Movement promises to end the decades-long reign of corrupt union bosses.
In Wisconsin, the Teamsters Faced a Revolt From Below
When union leaders were unwilling to push back against managerial wrongdoing, workers pushed to change the leadership.