Unions

Con Ed Workers and Allies Rally in Union Square to End Lockout Con Ed Workers and Allies Rally in Union Square to End Lockout

As a hot summer rolls on and the lockout enters its third week, New York City unions ramp up the pressure. 

Jul 20, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker

With the formal shift of control of the Wisconsin state Senate to Democratic control, America’s leading anti-labor governor can no longer govern at whim.

Jul 18, 2012 / John Nichols

‘When We Go Out, the Lights Go Out’: Workers Locked Out at Con Ed

‘When We Go Out, the Lights Go Out’: Workers Locked Out at Con Ed ‘When We Go Out, the Lights Go Out’: Workers Locked Out at Con Ed

Days after being locked out, the utility company’s union workers show that they’re not going down without a fight.

Jul 5, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback Drew Brees, Union Power and the Big Payback

It might be hard to see a trade union hero in quarterback Drew Brees. But it shouldn’t be. 

Jul 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations

The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.

Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?

Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment? Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?

Tip-stealing bosses are rarely called to account for their abuses. It's time to blow the whistle.

May 30, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress? Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress?

He says no. Video says yes.

May 14, 2012 / John Nichols

Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing

A new independent poll from Wisconsin shows the anti-labor governor's approval ratings are tanking, and the leading Democratic candidate has moved narrowly ahead of him.

May 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Scott Walker’s Billionaire Boys Club: Big Money Backs Anti-Labor Agenda Scott Walker’s Billionaire Boys Club: Big Money Backs Anti-Labor Agenda

Walker’s collecting huge checks—$250,000 from Sheldon Adelson—to try to beat a people-powered recall campaign.

May 2, 2012 / John Nichols

John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike

John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike John Nichols: The Power of the General Strike

What can a general strike do for workers and their rights?

Apr 23, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

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