Labor Organizing

‘Save the Post Office’ Movement Defends ‘the Human Side of Government’ ‘Save the Post Office’ Movement Defends ‘the Human Side of Government’

Thousands are rallying across the country to defend post offices, postal services and postal workers against unnecessary cuts.

Sep 27, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor

“We’ve been through a lot of fights, but this is a different kind of fight," explained Biden. “This is a fight for the heart and soul of the labor movement. ...

Sep 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Guitars and Bagpipes: Tom Morello’s Justice Tour Links Rockers and Unions for a Labor Day Fightback

Guitars and Bagpipes: Tom Morello’s Justice Tour Links Rockers and Unions for a Labor Day Fightback Guitars and Bagpipes: Tom Morello’s Justice Tour Links Rockers and Unions for a Labor Day Fightback

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, along with comrades such as the MC5’s Wayne Kramer and Rise Against’s Tom McIlrath, will launch the Justice Tour of labor battle...

Sep 4, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin

The forces fighting against Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union agenda are halting the Tea Party’s momentum. Will President Obama stand with them?

Sep 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden

John Nichols: Get With the Program, Obama John Nichols: Get With the Program, Obama

Democrats who run on clear platforms of standing with workers, defending public education and taxing corporations win elections.

Aug 29, 2011 / Video / Countdown

Striking Verizon Workers Are an Example to Us All

Striking Verizon Workers Are an Example to Us All Striking Verizon Workers Are an Example to Us All

Like corporations across the country, Verizon is trying to slash wages and benefits despite rising profits—and all workers need to fight back.

Aug 17, 2011 / Lawrence Mishel

The Last of Wisconsin’s Recall Elections The Last of Wisconsin’s Recall Elections

After a summer of outside money and fake candidates, Wisconsin’s historic recall elections are finally over.

Aug 17, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class

The fate of America's unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.

Aug 10, 2011 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show

Sal Rosselli: Empowering the Labor Movement Sal Rosselli: Empowering the Labor Movement

Unions have no permanent political friends nor permanent political enemies. Unions only have permanent political issues.

Aug 4, 2011 / Video / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back? Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back?

King’s progressive credentials are impressive, but his popularity with members will be tested as he goes up against the Big Three in tough contract talks.

Aug 1, 2011 / David Moberg

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