Analysis

BLS: Union density 10.3 percent last year. AFL-CIO: Not the whole story

January 22, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

The numbers belie the activism, success in community-backed strikes, the record numbers of unionists elected to public office, and legislative successes, too.

Canadian election: How long can Trudeau’s Liberals wear a left disguise?

October 18, 2019 By C.J. Atkins

It’s getting harder for the Liberal Party to make Canadians think it’s the modern progressive force it claims to be.

Does everyone deserve to have their basic needs met?

October 10, 2019 By Tim Libretti

A lot of energy has gone into railing against the tax policy proposals forwarded by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.

Only united struggle by workers and their allies can overcome racism

September 20, 2019 By Rick Nagin

There is an off-shoot of racist ideology: the concept of ”white skin privilege,” now widely promoted in academic and other middle-class circles.

Only through unity can Trump be defeated

August 21, 2019 By Bruce Bostick

We need to look at unity against Trump much as we look at the need for unity against fascism.