Independent Unions Are Great—And Proof of Labor’s Broken Institutions
The inspiring wave of independent labor organizing also represents the failure of existing unions.
The Strike that Started the Red Wave
Ten years ago, Chicago teachers modeled what a militant fight for public education looks like by walking off the job. A decade later, the legacy of social justice unionism continues to animate the U.S. labor movement.
Workers Need Stronger Labor Laws Now More Than Ever
While election win-rates have increased, the level of opposition workers face has intensified.
Why Baseball Minor Leaguers Voted to Unionize
The surge in U.S. labor organizing now includes minor league baseball players, who are agitating for higher pay and better protections on and off the field.
American Workers are Transforming the Economy
The American worker’s story will not be written by billionaires.
This Labor Day, Starbucks Workers Host Union “Sip-Ins” Nationwide
To commemorate Labor Day, Starbucks workers are planning actions at stores around the country.
How Employee Upskilling Prevents Disruption
When you upskill, you’re able to play an active role in a business’ transformation. That’s a huge confidence boost.
Starbucks Workers Are in the Fight of Their Lives for a Contract
Starbucks Workers United is asking supporters to sign its No Contract, No Coffee pledge and recruit 10 other people to do the same. Pledgers commit to join picket lines, sip-ins, and other actions.
Monkeypox Is a Workers’ Rights Issue
The outbreak of monkeypox shows that workers need protections like paid leave and just cause to help protect public health.
Thank You to Outten and Golden
Outten and Golden, LLP, a law firm dedicated to employees’ rights, is sponsoring an upcoming event for Workplace Fairness.
