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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.
Harvard Grad Workers Are Striking Over Medical Debt and Sexual Harassment
Harvard is the world’s wealthiest university, but grad student workers are struggling.
Pelosi Stalls Pro-Labor Bill While Pushing Trump’s Trade Deal
It's not the first time Pelosi has led a Democratic-controlled House to shelve labor-friendly legislation.
EPA Career Staffer Says Trump Has Effectively Immobilized the Agency
Nicole Cantello, president of AFGE Local 704, says the administration has “robbed” EPA staff of their workplace rights.
Will GM Workers Stay on Strike in Hopes of a Better Deal?
The GM contract makes some gains, but the union still hopes for better pay and job security for temporary workers.
Will Chicago Teachers Be Next to Strike?
Educators are demanding smaller class sizes and increased staffing.
Grad Students Fight Back Against New Trump Labor Board Rule
Graduate students aren't just mobilizing against the NLRB. They're demanding democracy in their workplace.