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Unions
As the School Year Begins, More Teachers Across the Country Could Soon Strike
The combative spirit that first took root in West Virginia is still spreading.
Five Lessons From the History of Public Sector Unions
History shows that workers can mobilize and organize even without cover of law.
In a Historic Move, Los Angeles Educators Vote To Strike
The second largest school district in the country voted 98 percent to 2 percent to authorize the strike.
A New Framework for Labor Law: Shifting the Paradigm on Workers’ Rights
A new report provides a blueprint to protect workers, whose rights are being undermined at every opportunity.
New York Taxi Workers Defeat Uber and Lyft With Landmark Legislation
Ride-hailing companies and their corporate lobby were no match for the commitment of the city's cab driver union.
Warren Unveils Plan to Give Workers More Control Over Corporate Decisions
Warren's legislation quickly won support from a wide array of groups.
Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides’ Union Dues
Medicaid home care aides are the latest targets in the power struggle between conservatives and labor organizers.
Anti-Union Measure in Missouri Loses by Massive Margin
It will be important to build on this victory to further strengthen the power of workers.
Vermont’s Striking Nurses Want a Raise for Nonunion Workers Too
Chronic short-staffing should be addressed by raising wages to attract and retain support staff, says the union.
Labor’s Power and the Medicare for All Struggle
A Missouri nurse makes the case for uniting health care struggles.