Unions

The 21st century has seen a continuing decline in union membership and strikes. But it has also seen the emergence of unpredicted mini-revolts.

Not only is May Day not recognized here, but it was rejected with extreme prejudice by the US government, on the grounds that it had communist overtones and was …

Students often find themselves with little to no substantive representation on campus, and in recent years, many have turned to building student unions.

South Carolina is a high-poverty state with a racially diverse population. And, like many comparable states across the Deep South, SC is a right to work state.

As President Obama departs on his long-delayed trip to Asia, his job-killing trade agenda is being blocked by “fast track” bills that ironically were supposed to railroad trade agreements …

The Vermont bus driver's strike succeeded through a powerful combination of workers organizing on the job and organized community solidarity.

The successful February fight at UPS in Queens by Teamsters Local 807 shows that worker solidarity and innovative online tactics to win public support can be used to enhance …

Anti-union organizations and consultants dominated NLRB hearings on its new election rules, and their testimony revealed they want to make it as difficult as possible for workers to choose …

Interview with Michelle Gunderson, co-founder of the Network for Social Justice Unionism.

The battle by the GOP and its wealthy donors to keep middle and working class individuals poorly paid and without workplace rights continues.