Rail Workers of the World, Unite!
Railroad workers and union reps from the US, UK, and France discuss the class struggle in their respective countries and how these struggles are connected internationally.
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Biden has an Obvious Best Choice New Labor Secretary
There’s an obvious choice to replace Walsh: Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su.
Now One of the Best Times in History to Be an Organizer
Right now, a new generation of dissenters and organizers has won investments into our communities at levels we have never seen before.
Management Rights: A Pitfall When Negotiating Your First Contract
Management rights clauses have found their way into almost all union contracts.
10 Predictions For Labor Next Year
AI’s menace, institutional failures and a labor movement basking in energy not seen in decades.
Labor Did Not Get Much in the Good Years
The meager returns of Democratic control of the government remind us that true power comes from organizing workers.
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.
Reversing Labor Laws Rooted in Slavery
As we celebrate Juneteenth this year, it is important to acknowledge the lasting impacts of slavery on the workplace and the labor market. The at-will employment doctrine, which allows employers in most states to discharge workers for any reason, and the subminimum wage for tipped workers are both rooted in the employer backlash to Emancipation. …
The Amazon Labor Union Victory Shows That Jurisdiction Is Dead
No more arguing over territory or industries—we need multi-union coalitions capable of organizing on a national scale. When news spread April 1 that the independent Amazon Labor Union (ALU) had won its union election at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island in New York, the initial response from anyone who supports the labor movement was exultation at this unprecedented?—?and unexpected?—?victory for …
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