Labor

This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer

This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Wisconsin Recall Primer

Hundreds of thousands will vote today in recall elections to remove six Republican state senators who sided with Governor Scott Walker's anti-labor, anti-education, anti&ndash...

Aug 9, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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

Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls

Americans for Prosperity just sent misleading information about voting to thousands of Wisconsinites.

Aug 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor

Years after ALEC's Truth In Sentencing bills became the law of the land, its Prison Industries Act has quietly expanded prison labor across the country.

Aug 1, 2011 / Mike Elk and Bob Sloan

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

How Players Won the NFL Lockout How Players Won the NFL Lockout

Make no mistake about it: the owners lost.

Jul 27, 2011 / Feature / David Meggyesy and Dave Zirin

Class Struggle on the Court Class Struggle on the Court

The National Basketball Association lockout isn't about losses. It's about breaking the union.

Jul 27, 2011 / Feature / Ari Paul

The Wired World of Sports The Wired World of Sports

The general public is a lot more knowledgable about matters of sports labor issues, and everything else, than it was a decade ago.

Jul 27, 2011 / Feature / Will Leitch

Dave Zirin: The Resolution of the NFL Lockout Is a Labor Victory Dave Zirin: The Resolution of the NFL Lockout Is a Labor Victory

After an eighteen-week standoff, the NFL players' unanimously voted to approve an agreement that promotes player health and safety.

Jul 27, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Dave Zirin: The Resolution of the NFL Lockout Is a Labor Victory Dave Zirin: The Resolution of the NFL Lockout Is a Labor Victory

After an eighteen-week labor standoff, the National Football League players' union has unanimously voted to approve an agreement that promotes player health and safety.

Jul 27, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!

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