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Socialist India Walton Faces Treacherous Path in Buffalo Despite Court Victory
India Walton has strong grassroots support, but Byron Brown has consolidated the support of some powerful unions.
A Canadian Amazon Warehouse Could Soon Be the First to Unionize in North America
The Teamsters hope the union drive will build momentum at warehouses across the country — and the continent.
On Labor Day, Let’s Support Member-Driven Unions, Fighting Against Oppression
We need an understanding of solidarity that recognizes how social oppression affects us all in and out of the workplace.
Nationwide Nabisco Strikes Demonstrate Growing Strength of the Labor Movement
The Nabisco strikes are part of an upward trend in labor confidence and a national upsurge in strike activity.
More Workers Are Saying That Minimum-Wage Jobs Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
Since the pandemic hit, more people have started to question why they should accept poor working conditions and low pay.
Democrats Considering Inclusion of Union Member Tax Break in Reconciliation Bill
Labor groups have been pushing for a tax benefit that would allow workers to deduct union dues from their taxes.
Over 40 Progressive Orgs Unite to Pressure Congress to Pass Pro-Union PRO Act
The pro-union bill could help reverse declining union membership in the country.
Teachers’ Unions Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on Anti-Racist Education
Unions are pooling resources to defend educators from an onslaught of attacks from Republicans and right-wing media.
Labor Unions Rally Behind California’s Zero-Emissions Climate Plan
Green transitions need union support to gain ground. That’s afoot in California, where a new plan promises good jobs.
Restaurant Workers Say They Won’t Return to Work Without a Living Wage
Food service workers have called a national wage strike this week to draw attention to the industry’s poverty wages.