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Why We Always Cover Union Fights From the Perspective of Workers, Not Bosses
We've been covering the labor movement for decades. And we're not quitting. more
By Jessica Stites
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The Answer To Burnout At Work Isn’t “Self-Care”—It’s Unionizing
It’s Monday morning and your alarm goes off. As you wake up, the dread of going to work creeps in. You’re... more
By Kayla Blado
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What Uber and the Koch Brothers Have in Common: A Plan to Destroy Public Transit
At first glance, the rideshare corporation Uber couldn’t appear more different than conservative oil-mogul billionaires Charles G. and David H. Koch. Uber has... more
By Jeremy Mohler
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9 Reasons LGBTQ Workers Need Federal Protections
“Fired for being gay” is just the tip of the iceberg. more
By Alex Schwartz
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Chicago Teachers Are Threatening To Strike Against New Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Here’s Why.
In 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) took to the streets with thousands of supporters in a seven-day strike that was ultimately seen as a victory... more
By Kari Lydersen
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These Hotel Workers Say They Shouldn’t Have to Work Multiple Jobs to Make Ends Meet
Hotel workers union UNITE HERE isn’t resting on its laurels after winning a contract fight with the giant Marriott chain late last year.... more
By Bruce Vail
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The Fight for a Green New Deal Can Start with Your Union Contract
News coverage of the Green New Deal portrays organized labor as a major obstacle to its enactment. But our new report for ... more
By Jared Odessky
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Inside the Bitter Battle to Defend Workers and Patients at a Low-Income Clinic
When Whittier Street Health Center unveiled its glass-sheathed, six-story, environmentally-advanced, state-of-the-art, new facility in 2012, it was seen by its Boston community as a commitment to... more
By Nan Levinson
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Hong Kong Protesters and Militant Chinese Workers Point the Way to a New Kind of Internationalism
Just as the “Made in China” label insinuated itself into our retail stores in the 1980s, China today insinuates itself into most of... more
By Michelle Chen
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The First Labor Plans of the 2020 Race Just Dropped. Here’s What to Make of Them.
It was a tale of two cities’ mayors (with presidential ambitions) this week. South Bend, Indiana’s Pete Buttigieg and New York&rsquo... more
By Shaun Richman
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The Just Transition for Coal Workers Can Start Now. Colorado Is Showing How.
This past May, Colorado’s Democratic governor Jared Polis signed a series of new environmental bills into law, with the enthusiastic backing of the... more
By Rachel M. Cohen
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Breaking Up Amazon Doesn’t Go Far Enough—We Must Put It Under Public Control
A nationalized Amazon could be put to use in building a more equitable, democratic economy. more
By Katie Parker and Adam Simpson
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Some on the Left Want To Nationalize Amazon. Breaking It Up Is a Safer Bet.
Antitrust action has worked in the past. We can use the same model against Amazon. more
By David Dayen
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10 Years of Working In These Times: The 25 Best Stories
This month marks the tenth anniversary of Working In These Times. When I became its editor, in 2012, the site had just turned three. Founded in... more
By Jessica Stites
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Angry About Low Pay and Sweltering Heat, These Amazon Warehouse Workers Are Organizing
Thousands of Amazon workers struck on “Prime Day” this week in what was perhaps the largest multinational action to date against the online... more
By Rebecca Burns
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A Quiet Trump Administration Rule Change Could Allow a Federal Union-Busting Spree
The Trump administration has proposed a change in rules governing union membership for federal government workers that could embolden federal agencies to discourage staff from... more
By Heather Gies
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“Bezos, Our Backs Are Tired”: Amazon Workers Strike on Prime Day
On Monday afternoon, in the blistering heat of a 95-degree day, approximately 50 Amazon workers and community supporters rallied outside of a suburban Minnesota Amazon warehouse... more
By Sarah Lahm
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Should HIV-Positive Workers Be Allowed in the Sex Industry? Some Advocates Say Yes.
Individuals who are HIV-positive are not permitted to participate in the adult entertainment industry. That standard is enforced through the Performer Availability Screening... more
By Carrie Weisman
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It’s Not Just About Deportations: Trump Wants To Create a Permanent Underclass
When the President announced in an ominous tweet two weeks ago that mass immigration raids targeting “millions of illegal aliens” around the country... more
By Maximillian Alvarez and William Lopez
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