United Steelworkers and Mexico’s Los Mineros union could develop a unification proposal as soon as this August. In Mexico,…
Increased Solidarity with Unions at Netroots Nation, But at the Cost of Net Neutrality?
This Netroots Nation in Minneapolis marked a turning point for the conference’s relationship with organized labor. In the past,…
Labor Leaders Say Wisconsin Signals ‘New Era of Labor Militancy’
MADISON, WIS.—In the past, labor leaders have been hesitant to call militant actions in part because they’re afraid they…
Some Good Election News: Thousands of Airline Workers Unionize
Amid all the bad news for workers from last week’s midterm elections, you probably missed one very good election…
Ballot Intiative Points to Next Possible Casualty for Unions: Project Labor Agreements
Perhaps the most important issue for organized labor on the ballot today is an initiative in San Diego…
Rescued Chilean Miners Greeted as Heroes—But They’re Also Victims
The 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days have been treated like heroes since their rescue this week.…
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