Labor
Texas young workers summit shows the movement’s new militancy
August 16, 2022The Texas AFL-CIO held its YALL (Young Active Labor Leaders) summit, and the energy and determination of newly-organized workers was on full display.
Read moreAFGE hails bill extending VA health benefits to toxic-harmed vets
August 15, 2022All-night Capitol Hill vigil by veterans results in victory, overcoming Republican obstruction.
Read moreKaiser mental health clinicians to start open-ended strike Aug. 15
August 12, 2022“As clinicians, we have made proposal after proposal to Kaiser for greater investment in timely care for patients, and Kaiser has rejected all of them. Now, we have no other option but to strike.”
Read more25 days on strike at Starbucks: Interview with worker and organizer Spencer Costigan
August 12, 2022Workers at 874 Commonwealth Avenue walked off the job over a divisive anti-union benefits plan and the installation of an awful new manager.
Read moreNurses laud victory on healthcare dollars over Big Pharma
August 12, 2022They credit the people and the unions with achieving the healthcare wins in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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