Truthout
Unions
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The AFL-CIO’s New Strategy: Inspiration or Hype?
After years of embarrassing denial, the AFL-CIO recently took its first baby step in addressing the crisis that has engulfed organized labor: it recognized there was a problem. In the …
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Employers on the Public’s Dime: The Judicial Amendment that Put Money in the Company’s Pocket
One NLRA amendment cuts back pay by requiring that remedies not be punitive to the law violator.
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Fighting for a Voice at the Table, Philadelphia Charter School Teachers Rally for Unionization
The future of teachers attempt to unionize their school is unwritten. However, with all eyes on Philadelphia's efforts to privatize, characterize and profitize public schools, their struggle is one …
“Strength in Union” Examines Past, Present, Future of US Labor Movement
A new made-for-television documentary series will air five one-hour episodes covering the U.S. labor movement.
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Is $15 an Hour a Fair Wage for Serving Fast Food?
Fast food workers in other countries earn the equivalent of $15 an hour and enjoy benefits, yet hamburgers cost no more.
Judges’ “Mitigation of Damages” Doctrine Harms Injured Employees
Judicial amendment to the NLRA violates public and personal rights by denying wrongfully fired employees legal remedies.
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At a Crossroad: Can the Labor Movement Save Its Soul?
“At this very moment both the labor and racial justice movements stand at a crossroads in our nation’s consciousness,” writes Hasira Soul.
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“One Threat” — Progressive Power Unifying
Dave Johnson discusses corporate-funded conservatives and their war on democracy.
Demystifying Unions with Bill Fletcher Jr.
Matthew Rothschild interviews author Bill Fletcher Jr. about why working Americans and unions have lost touch with one another.
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Teach for America Apostates: a Primer of Alumni Resistance
Teach for America alumni and students speak out about the organization's questionable ideology and practices.