Labor strikes

International Women's Day Strike in NYC

This Is What Feminism Really Looks Like This Is What Feminism Really Looks Like

Women of color, trans women, working women—the International Women’s Strike brought feminism of the 99 percent into the streets.

Mar 9, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Trabajadoras del hogar versus Harvard: Feminismo en la era de Trump

Trabajadoras del hogar versus Harvard: Feminismo en la era de Trump Trabajadoras del hogar versus Harvard: Feminismo en la era de Trump

Las mujeres inmigrantes de clase trabajadora, quienes se enfrentaron a la primera mujer presidenta de Harvard y a Sheryl Sandberg, han forjado un feminismo para el 99 por ciento.

Mar 8, 2017 / Sarah Leonard and Rebecca Rojer

McDonald's in Israel/Palestine

For Fast-Food Workers in Israel—Especially Palestinians—Organizing Presents Special Challenges For Fast-Food Workers in Israel—Especially Palestinians—Organizing Presents Special Challenges

The McDonald’s franchise is owned by a Peace Now advocate who opposes the occupation, but he’s no friend to unions.

Mar 8, 2017 / Miriam Berger

Housekeepers Versus Harvard: Feminism for the Age of Trump

Housekeepers Versus Harvard: Feminism for the Age of Trump Housekeepers Versus Harvard: Feminism for the Age of Trump

A feminism for the 99 percent has been forged by working-class immigrant women who confronted Harvard’s first female president and Sheryl Sandberg.

Mar 8, 2017 / Feature / Sarah Leonard and Rebecca Rojer

international womens day march

When Did Solidarity Among Working Women Become a ‘Privilege’? When Did Solidarity Among Working Women Become a ‘Privilege’?

Women who are concern trolling the strike seem most interested in persuading us to work with the Democratic Party.

Mar 7, 2017 / Tithi Bhattacharya and Cinzia Arruzza

Protesters at Women's March

How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8 How You Can Join the International Women’s Strike on March 8

Strike, march, plug into local campaigns, or find your own way of getting involved.

Mar 1, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Triangle Fire Commemoration

Striking on International Women’s Day Is Not a Privilege Striking on International Women’s Day Is Not a Privilege

The most vulnerable women have been striking all year long.

Feb 24, 2017 / Editorial / Magally A. Miranda Alcazar and Kate D. Griffiths

Ed Garvey and Gene Upshaw

The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey The Towering Legacy of Ed Garvey

The former NFL Players’ Union Leader and Progressive hall-of-famer passed away this week at the age of 76.

Feb 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin

alex acosta

Trump’s Labor Pick Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights Trump’s Labor Pick Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights

Alexander Acosta was once accused of undermining the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Now he could become secretary of labor.

Feb 16, 2017 / John Nichols

puzder protest

The Resistance Prevented Puzder From Becoming Labor Secretary The Resistance Prevented Puzder From Becoming Labor Secretary

Puzder’s withdrawal shows that the resistance movement is building—and beating the odds.

Feb 15, 2017 / John Nichols

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