How to Start Talking about Race in Your Union

Sep 23 / Alexandra Bradbury
A new committee of AFSCME 3299 members wants the union to aid social movements for racial justice. But the group's first step is more modest: starting one-on-one conversations. »

Hunger Strike to Save Dyett High School Hits One-Month Mark

Sep 17 / Samantha Winslow
In Chicago, 12 South Side community activists are on a hunger strike to force the school board to re-open their neighborhood high school. »

Seattle Teachers Reach Settlement after Five-Day Strike

Sep 16 / Samantha Winslow
Teachers have returned to work as they review their tentative agreement. While some were disappointed at the wage increases, they won on other important issues, including evaluations. »

Guatemala Labor Case Unmasks Free Trade's Empty Promises

Sep 15 / Dan DiMaggio

The first-ever labor case brought under a free-trade agreement is almost over—but it’s taken years to bring just one case this far, and the potential penalty is a mere slap on the wrist. »

Strong Out of the Gate, Teamsters United Breaks Petition Record

Sep 1 / Alexandra Bradbury

Riding a wave of anger at pension cuts and other concessions, the campaign that's challenging President James Hoffa in 2016 has collected more member signatures than any other opposition ticket in the union in two decades. »

More than a Flag: South Carolina Dockers Push Racial Justice Further

Aug 20 / Jane Slaughter

Longshore Local 1422 is spearheading “Days of Grace” September 5 and 6: a march in downtown Charleston and a strategy conference. Themes include policing, wages, union rights, voting rights, and Medicaid. »

Boeing Union's Tough Lesson: Don't Bargain without Leverage

Sep 4 / Larry Brown

Opening up the contract early created a dangerous precedent for the 33,000 members of Machinists District Lodge 751. »

Underlining Strikers' Point, Court Fines Washington for Underfunding Schools

Aug 24 / Samantha Winslow, Alexandra Bradbury

On the heels of one-day strikes, Washington's highest court announced it will start charging a penalty of $100,000 a day for illegally underfunding public schools. »

Back to School with Work to Rule in Ontario

Aug 20 / Sonia Singh

Two hundred thousand teachers in Ontario, Canada, could launch escalating work-to-rule job actions when school starts in September. »

TroubleMakers Blog

Fight for What We Deserve, Not Just What We Think We Can Win

Sep 21 / Mark Brenner

Unions that are willing to aim high might win something worth having. »

Auto Workers Wonder, Why Chrysler?

Sep 17 / Jane Slaughter

The United Auto Workers settled a new contract with Fiat Chrysler September 15, and local leaders are now learning the details. »

Teamsters Protest Pension Rip-Off

Sep 14 / Peter Landon

Teamster retirees, spouses, children, and active members journeyed to Washington to protest a new law that will allow some pension funds to cut benefits. »