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Photographer’s notebook: a Labor Day tribute to hard-working people
As I look at these photos from the 1970s and 80s, I am humbled by the strength and courage of these workers. They went
Unions are hitting the bull’s-eye
I’d never heard of Valley Stream. It sounds like the sorta non-descript town that could be anywhere in America. (Apparently it’s in New York.)
AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka wants an independent labor movement
In the past, Democratic politicians could always count on union campaign contributions. But, when it comes to supporting working families, corporate Democrats have not
Madison protestors, inspired by Victor Hugo, take on Wisconsin’s newly elected emperor
On February 27, the people occupying the Wisconsin state capital building in support of worker’s rights, broke out in a stirring rendition of a
Madison: a middle-class uprising
Newly elected Republican governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin is attempting to reduce teacher’s benefits in his state and destroy their ability to organize. In
Right-to-work [for less] could mean fewer rights
Right-to-work legislation may be making another appearance in Missouri. But with a unionized workforce of less than 11% of all Missouri workers, it’s being
Conservative myths: The overpaid government worker
In a recent article in In These Times, Joyce Chen takes a look at popular conservative myth: the overpaid, lazy government worker. According to
Putting the hybrid buyer in the driver’s seat
Thinking of buying a hybrid? Confused by the slick advertising claims and uncertain about which vehicle will deliver the goods? Help is on the