Labor

And why the "you're paid what you're worth" mythology is being revealed as BS.

Since he never served as an elected official, Mr. Vance has left no voting record with which to track his pro- or anti-worker positions.

The main motivator behind rail companies wanting to halve crews is, of course, boosting revenues, which, in turn, means fatter wallets for corporate execs and stockholders.

The decline in labor union membership over the last 70 years didn't happen by accident. Neoliberal policy makers set out to weaken labor and they've been successful.

While the union might not have many friends in the Murray State administration, it got a boost from the Murray State News, the student newspaper.

Right now, UPCT is unique; no other utility has partnered with a union to provide such extensive training. But, advocates say UPCT could be replicated with the right people, with any utility.

Outsourcing imperils safety and quality in numerous fields—across the public, nonprofit and private sectors—because contractors put the money motive ahead of all else.

The Biden administration is recommending EVITP certification as a way to ensure safe and high quality workmanship under the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Jobs to Move America is working to bring important community benefit agreements to other areas of the country, including regions less hospitable to unions.

Undeterred, Smalls wants all American workers to have access to the organizing strategies that resulted in his union’s historic win, regardless of the company.

Steib and his 270 USW coworkers expect Congress to deliver a holistic fix to manufacturing and trade crises that endanger national security and livelihoods.

The Americans organizing their workplaces aren’t simply fighting for themselves. They’re storm troops fighting for democracy.

Bobbi Murray: After teetering for weeks at the edge of a strike, Kroger and Albertsons employees approve a new union contract.

Those that do have jobs in agriculture or government are not earning a lot, with per capita incomes at about $18,000. Investment here is sorely needed.

Let’s not forget that unfettered global markets partly caused the pandemic itself. Are you looking for the best solutions to the global inflation crisis? Read here!

Amazon paid millions last year to union-busters whose job is psyops: lying and distorting facts to prevent workers from forming unions. For more, read here!

Higher wages could allow workers to afford health-improving and health-harming products. For more, read how Hourly Wages Help To Sustain a Middle-Class Existence?