Labor

Report: Clinton McBride

Workers take on D'Ambra

Workers at several different D'Ambra Steel construction projects in Texas are involved in a heated battle to win basic rights. July 4, 2012
Analysis: Lee Sustar

How can the Chicago Teachers Union win?

Chicago teachers have authorized a strike by an overwhelming margin--and they will need solidarity to win their battle with the city. June 26, 2012
Comment: Lara Lindh

A Chicago teacher's message

I voted yes for strike authorization because I was taught that when you stand up against bullies, others will stand with you. June 21, 2012
CNA takes on Sutter's greed

Nurses at Summit Medical Center in Oakland walked the picket lines in the fourth in a series of one-day strikes. June 18, 2012
Analysis: Larry Bradshaw

SF workers stop concessions

After months of organizing, thousands of San Francisco city and county workers won big gains in their contract battle. June 14, 2012
Report: Benjamin Ratliffe

No justice, no pizza

About 80 striking workers and supporters came to a picket and press conference at the Palermo's Pizza plant in Milwaukee. June 14, 2012
Statement: PEAC

Vote no on the UTLA deal

A caucus of United Teachers Los Angeles is calling for a "no" vote on a tentative agreement with the school district. June 13, 2012
Comment: Orlando Sepúlveda

A contract that could divide

The ratification of a new contract by SEIU Local 73 could weaken solidarity between Chicago teachers and support staff. June 13, 2012
Analysis: Mark Hannan

CTU members vote on strike

UPDATED: The Chicago Teachers Union announced that nearly 90 percent of its members voted to authorize a strike. June 11, 2012
Analysis

Locked out at a nuclear plant

The support of environmental activists could be crucial for locked-out union members at a Massachusetts nuclear plant. June 11, 2012
Comment: Orlando Sepúlveda

SEIU's Chicago school deal

A tentative deal for Chicago school aides and other workers sells workers short and undermines teachers' fight for a contract. June 7, 2012
Report: Carlos Enriquez

Chicago charter goes union

Pressure from teachers and allies prevented the closure of a school where teachers voted unanimously to unionize. June 6, 2012
Will janitors strike in S.D.?

The contract for 1,800 janitors in San Diego County expired May 31, but workers remain on the job--at least for now. June 4, 2012
Comment: Nicole Bowmer

Meet the Hungerford family

Three teachers' strikes in Oregon share a common feature: each district received legal advice from the Hungerford Law Firm. May 31, 2012
Interview: Dan Coffman

We were fighting for everyone's rights

The leader of the longshore workers in Longview, Wash., talks about how his union held the line against the multinational grain giant EGT. May 30, 2012
Analysis

The CTU sends a message

Thousands of Chicago teachers held a spirited rally and march as they prepare for a contract showdown with Rahm Emanuel. May 29, 2012
Analysis: Adam Sanchez

Oregon's anti-teacher assault

Educators in Oregon are resisting an unprecedented attack on their schools and unions as another district begins a strike. May 21, 2012
The fight goes on at Sea-Tac

Workers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport kept up their struggle with a protest at the Alaska Airlines shareholders' meeting. May 21, 2012
Hilton workers rally for union

Some 100 hotel workers and their supporters picketed in front of a San Diego Hilton Hotel to kick off a fight for union recognition. May 16, 2012
Brevard rallies for teachers

Dozens of union members and Occupy activists came together in Brevard, Fla., to rally for a pay raise for all teachers. May 14, 2012
Comment: David Russitano

Why I'm voting to strike

San Francisco teachers are holding a strike vote May 10 that could put teachers on the picket line in September. May 10, 2012
Interview

Union victory for port drivers

Underpaid and overworked, truck drivers at the Toll Group operation in the Port of Los Angeles have voted overwhelmingly for union representation. May 9, 2012
Report: Mario Cardenas

Workers draw a line at Cat

Nearly 800 members of the International Association of Machinists are on strike at a Caterpillar plant in Joliet, Ill. May 8, 2012
Protesting a toxic corporation

Student, community and labor activists are supporting a union drive at the Flex-N-Gate factory in Urbana, Ill. May 7, 2012
Report: Alex Kueny

Right-to-work won't work

Thousands of Illinois union members mobilized to tell Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels that his anti-worker laws aren't welcome. May 2, 2012

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