Labor Organizing

Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests

Occupy Wall Street is showing solidarity with striking Walmart workers. 

Nov 20, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Walmart Asks a Judge to Block Historic Strikes Walmart Asks a Judge to Block Historic Strikes

What’s the real purpose of Walmart’s Labor Board charge against the United Food & Commerical Workers Union? 

Nov 19, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.

Nov 16, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

A raise would reduce inequality and boost the economy. Why won’t lawmakers act?

Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early

Thursday, warehouse workers will launch a one-day walk-out which could spread further, including to Walmart stores.

Nov 13, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

In California, Michigan, Alabama and beyond, voters came out for organized labor.

Nov 7, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012

Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012 Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012

Democratic candidates haven’t always had labor’s back—but Republicans are intent on ending collective bargaining altogether.

Nov 2, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Walmart Workers Walk Out

Walmart Workers Walk Out Walmart Workers Walk Out

In the latest action against the union-busting low-wage retailer, labor organizers may have finally found a strategy that works.

Oct 17, 2012 / Editorial / Liza Featherstone

On the Road With Working America On the Road With Working America

In the depressed former steel towns of western Pennsylvania, disillusionment with all politicians is deep. The AFL-CIO's labor affiliate is trying to change that.

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Josh Eidelson

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