ALEC tries new gerrymandering efforts in Ohio counties
The ALEC forces are now subjecting Ohio counties with a strong organized labor base, to an onslaught of proposed changes in county government which, if passed, will abolish countywide election of county leaders.
Clear-cut progressive victory in New York City public advocate race
A progressive trend in the New York City elections for mayor, comptroller, borough offices and city council became even more clear-cut in the runoff Democratic Party primary for the third city-wide office - public advocate.
Wall Street Journal blind to Supreme Court’s impact on union membership
The Wall Street Journal editorial board suggested the decline in union membership is due to lack of employee interest, but ignored some facts.
Behind the headlines: Walmart and workplace safety
Walmart and companies like it have few responsibilities to their employees to balance management's right to hire and fire at will, and what legal responsibilities they do bear have been eroded over the past decades.
Young people stand up for respect in workplace
This story is also about my sister's struggle in her workplace with a management team, who because of the environment capitalism creates pushing some to climb the corporate ladder, lose their humanity in the process.
Ted Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
Fast-food workers meet labor movement: a super-sized duo
There is an emerging nationwide movement of low-wage fast-food workers who have begun to set the tone regarding the federal minimum wage, fast-food workers' rights and the future of service sector work generally.
Hear them - the unemployed
Unemployment, joblessness, and the devastation they bring to every worker everywhere is endemic to capitalism.
Your mailman and the old lady who died alone
If we don't rethink our strategy, the community will no longer support Saturday delivery, because we did not support them when they asked for our help.
Fast food strikers teach some important lessons
In New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and other major cities - most recently, Seattle - workers have demanded "$15 and a union."
