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10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Manchin, Sinema Block Renomination of Key NLRB Board Member, a Win for Trump
Lauren McFerran has been blocked from returning to the NLRB, meaning that Trump can name her successor in January.
Alabama Mercedes Workers Lose First Union Election, Vow to Continue the Fight
“We’ve been trying this for 25 years,” one worker said. “We’ll try again next year and every year till we get it.”
Georgia GOP-Passed Bill Removes Employer Right to Recognize Unions Right Away
As of 2022, only 5.4 percent of workers in Georgia were represented by a union.
State Lawmakers Are Quietly Rolling Back Child Labor Protections
In January alone, eight states introduced or took new action on rolling back child labor protections.
Amazon Quelled Workers’ Rights by Forcing Employees Into NDAs, Complaint Alleges
The allegation is made in a complaint filed by the National Labor Relations Board on behalf of a former employee.
Inside the Struggles and Organizing at Retail Giant Lowe’s
Understaffing leads to frustration for customers and burnout for employees.
LA-Area Hotel Workers Strike Against Anti-Black Racism and Scab Staffing App
Striking workers say their hotel is bringing in Black workers to break the strike, but not hiring them permanently.
Countries’ Paltry Climate Pledges Will Let the International Working Class Burn
The elevated risks from delaying structural change could mean no transition at all — and a pathway to catastrophe.
7 in 10 Americans Support Passage of Pro-Union PRO Act, Poll Finds
The polling comes amid a fever pitch of labor activity and unrest across the U.S.