Mel Buer

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Mel Buer is an associate editor and labor reporter for the Real News Network. She previously reported on local protests and movements during the 2020 uprising and is currently writing a book on radical media for OR Books.

The Ohio Derailment Catastrophe Is a Case Study in Disaster Capitalism

The Ohio Derailment Catastrophe Is a Case Study in Disaster Capitalism The Ohio Derailment Catastrophe Is a Case Study in Disaster Capitalism

Rail workers say the industry has long ignored pleas for better safety protocols.

Feb 15, 2023 / Mel Buer

Commuters wait on the platform at the Diridon Amtrak Station in San Jose, California.

Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions? Are Rail Workers on Track to Win Better Working Conditions?

A tentative deal to avert a national rail strike awaits a membership vote—and clarification of basic job protections.

Sep 15, 2022 / Mel Buer

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