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Unions
Why “Blue State” Teachers Need Their Own Revolt
The conditions faced by teachers in red states aren't that different from what teachers face in Los Angeles.
Subway Woes? Don’t Blame Workers
A new campaign by powerful developers is attacking New York City's construction unions.
I Work With Mark Janus. Here’s How He Benefits From a Strong Union.
Thanks to our union, Mr. Janus will retire with a pension.
Why Young People Are Joining Unions Again
A workplace is a microcosm of the political system.
In a Major Win for Airline Labor, Nearly 5,000 JetBlue Flight Attendants Just Voted to Unionize
Organizers describe it as the largest and most successful union campaigns in recent years.
In the Age of Trump and “Janus v. AFSCME,” Labor Must Rethink Its Organizing Strategies
We must create an economic crisis, says activist.
The Long-Term Goal of “Janus” Is to Take Out Unions and Their Boots on the Ground
A CounterSpin interview with Mary Bottari.
Economic Update: A System Rigged Against Us
This week's show discusses the jobs created under Obama and Trump, how worker co-ops can reduce inequality, and more.
“From Mission to Microchip” — Rethinking California Labor History
How California's progressive labor movement emerged from a history filled with contention, debate, and conflict over racism and left-wing politics.
West Virginia Teachers Win Promise of Pay Raise, but Continue Strike Over Soaring Health Care Costs
Some 20,000 teachers and 13,000 school staffers say they'll remain on strike.