Jobs

McDonald's Minimum Wage Protest

Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Demand That Congress and State Lawmakers Reject So-Called ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws

With Republicans in control of Congress, the White House, and 32 statehouses across the country, organizers are hard at work beating back so-called “right-to-work” laws.

Feb 27, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Tom Perez DNC

Tom Perez Will Be a Strong Fighter for Civil Rights Tom Perez Will Be a Strong Fighter for Civil Rights

The new DNC chair opposed voter-ID laws, investigated police misconduct, and protected workers’ rights.

Feb 27, 2017 / Ari Berman

Immigrant strike

Today’s ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Is Giving Trump What He Wants Today’s ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Is Giving Trump What He Wants

Immigrants across the country are showing that America can’t run without immigrants.

Feb 16, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Andy Puzder

The Real Reason Why Andy Puzder Won’t Become Labor Secretary The Real Reason Why Andy Puzder Won’t Become Labor Secretary

Puzder did the one thing Republicans can no longer tolerate. 

Feb 15, 2017 / David Dayen

Boeing workers

How a Union Vote in Charleston Could Change the Labor Movement in the South How a Union Vote in Charleston Could Change the Labor Movement in the South

Boeing is fighting a union drive at its 787 Dreamliner plant.

Feb 13, 2017 / Mike Elk

Trump and Ruzder

Call and Demand That Your Senators Reject Andy Puzder, the ‘Anti-Labor Secretary’ Call and Demand That Your Senators Reject Andy Puzder, the ‘Anti-Labor Secretary’

The fast-food CEO is uniquely unqualified to head the Department of Labor. 

Feb 10, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs

Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs

Most of us work in the service sector, but you won't hear the president talk about that.

Feb 10, 2017 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

keith ellison dnc

Keith Ellison: How the Democrats Can Win Keith Ellison: How the Democrats Can Win

Plus: Amy Wilentz on Ivanka Trump and Eric Foner on Trump and history.

Feb 9, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Congressional Progessive Caucus

It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game

The CPC must move from being the conscience of the Democratic caucus to being its captain, from defining the alternative to defining the agenda.

Feb 8, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election

The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election

An interview with Jane McAlevey.

Feb 7, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

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