worker rights

Turning perceptions around: How California’s unions changed Californians’ minds about unions

November 19, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions have a public perception problem.

The new NAFTA won’t protect workers’ rights

November 8, 2019 By David Bacon

The fact remains that workers in this country have a common interest with workers south of the border. NAFTA 2.0 will not improve their lives and does not deserve working class support.

EPI: Trump majority on NLRB systematically dismantling workers’ protections

November 4, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Just about the only worker protection the Trump-named GOP National Labor Relations Board majority hasn’t successfully banned, yet, is Scabby the Rat.

Tentative agreement ends 11-day Chicago teachers strike

November 1, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The long strike saw unprecedented unity among teachers, parents, students, and school staff support workers.

Tucson: Copper miners on strike in Arizona

October 18, 2019 By Joe Bernick

After more than a year of company stalling and game playing instead of fair negotiations Workers at ASARCO owned copper mines and mills are on strike.