Moshe Z. Marvit

Moshe Z. Marvit, a fellow at the Century Foundation and labor and civil-rights attorney, is the author, with Richard D. Kahlenberg, of Why Labor Organizing Should Be a Civil Right: Rebuilding a Middle-Class Democracy by Enhancing Worker Voice (2012).

The Pittsburgh Shooting Was a Deliberate Attack on My Community

The Pittsburgh Shooting Was a Deliberate Attack on My Community The Pittsburgh Shooting Was a Deliberate Attack on My Community

Do not tell us it’s too soon to talk about guns and bigotry.

Oct 29, 2018 / Moshe Z. Marvit

Janus Rauner

For 60 Years, This Powerful Conservative Group Has Worked to Crush Labor For 60 Years, This Powerful Conservative Group Has Worked to Crush Labor

Now the Janus decision has helped push the National Right to Work Committee and its sister organizations closer to that goal.

Jul 5, 2018 / Investigation / Moshe Z. Marvit

Teamsters United

A Lesson on How to Unite Across Race and Class From… the Teamsters A Lesson on How to Unite Across Race and Class From… the Teamsters

A recent Teamsters election shows how a progressive-populist platform can win across the working class.

Dec 14, 2016 / Moshe Z. Marvit

These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend

These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend These Republicans Want to Take Away Your Weekend

In Wisconsin, a new bill is threatening to kill workers’ one day of rest.

Mar 19, 2015 / Moshe Z. Marvit

Are Cities the Next Front in the Right’s War on Labor?

Are Cities the Next Front in the Right’s War on Labor? Are Cities the Next Front in the Right’s War on Labor?

From ALEC to the Heritage Foundation, a group of anti-labor stalwarts is looking to turn cities and counties into “right-to-work” zones.

Dec 3, 2014 / Moshe Z. Marvit

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

The Roberts court has expanded First Amendment protections to such an extent that strikes, pickets, and boycotts should be protected as free speech.

Jul 18, 2014 / Moshe Z. Marvit

How Crowdworkers Became the Ghosts in the Digital Machine

How Crowdworkers Became the Ghosts in the Digital Machine How Crowdworkers Became the Ghosts in the Digital Machine

Since 2005, Amazon has helped create one of the most exploited workforces no one has ever seen.

Feb 5, 2014 / Feature / Moshe Z. Marvit

Chicago Cabbies Fight for a Fairer Fare

Chicago Cabbies Fight for a Fairer Fare Chicago Cabbies Fight for a Fairer Fare

If cab drivers in Chicago win their lawsuit to become employees of the city, their jobs will become a lot less terrible.

Jul 8, 2013 / Moshe Z. Marvit and Vincent Mersich

Make Organizing a Civil Right Make Organizing a Civil Right

It’s time to tie worker rights to “Seneca Falls, Selma and Stonewall.”

Feb 14, 2013 / Feature / Richard D. Kahlenberg and Moshe Z. Marvit

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