Vietnam’s Labor Newspaper, Where a Staff of 200 Reports on Abuses at Home and Abroad Vietnam’s Labor Newspaper, Where a Staff of 200 Reports on Abuses at Home and Abroad
Lao Dong belongs to the official union federation, but it maintains an independent critical voice.
Mar 30, 2016 / Photo Essay / David Bacon
As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills As the United States Votes, Honduras Kills
Yet another murder of an indigenous activist under a regime supported by the Democratic front-runner.
Mar 16, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Paul Krugman Raises the White Flag on Trade Paul Krugman Raises the White Flag on Trade
The Times columnist made his name by ridiculing critics of globalization. Now he admits that “free-trade” cheerleading was mostly garbage.
Mar 14, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
How Donald Trump Could Beat Hillary Clinton How Donald Trump Could Beat Hillary Clinton
In the general election, he could win by running to her left—and her right.
Mar 11, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
Bernie Sanders Wins in Michigan Thanks to Trade Policy Bernie Sanders Wins in Michigan Thanks to Trade Policy
A senator who is clearly identified with opposition to free-trade deals triumphs in a state that has been particularly hard hit by those pacts.
Mar 9, 2016 / John Nichols
The Clinton Email Bernie Sanders Should Bring Up in Sunday’s Debate The Clinton Email Bernie Sanders Should Bring Up in Sunday’s Debate
In supporting a free-trade deal with Colombia, she claimed workers there would have better rights than Americans. Does that include being murdered by death squads?
Mar 4, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports
Congress just passed legislation to close a loophole that’s allowed Americans to import slave-made goods for decades.
Feb 23, 2016 / Michelle Chen
How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities
As written, the TPP has many flaws. But it could be salvaged if we open up the dispute-resolution process to civil-society stakeholders.
Jan 14, 2016 / Lance Compa
Why the TPP Won’t Work for Workers Why the TPP Won’t Work for Workers
The trade deal’s soft stance on labor protections is what makes it so attractive to both business and governments.
Oct 7, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The TPP Prioritizes the ‘Rights’ of Corporations Over Workers, the Environment, and Democracy The TPP Prioritizes the ‘Rights’ of Corporations Over Workers, the Environment, and Democracy
‘‘Corporations still have an extra-judicial process to enforce their rights. That’s not the case for labor and environmental standards.’’
Oct 7, 2015 / John Nichols