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Smiling strikers pose outdoors with a bright yellow banner handpainted "On strike for our schools" in red. Most people visible in this photo appear to be white or Asian women. Many wear UESF hats. Other visible handmade signs say "Boo Su, give us a fair contract now!" "Keep our counselors" and "Invest in oiur largest asset: children." Palm trees are visible against gray sky. Some people raise fists or a victory/peace sign.

Overwhelmed by Strike, San Francisco Schools Found the Money for Top Union Demands »

March 31, 2026 | Danielle Smith

Six thousand San Francisco educators won fully funded health care, sanctuary schools, and an up to 8.5 percent raise over two years by walking out for the first time in nearly 50 years.

In 57 Languages, Meatpackers Strike for the First Time in 40 Years »

March 22, 2026 | Caitlyn Clark and Lisa Xu

In less than a quarter-mile stretch of sidewalk, chatter in 57 languages overlaps with the sound of dancehall, bachata, Thai pop, Haitian kompa, and Micronesian hip-hop.
A group of people in chairs crowd a room listening to a speaker.

Gearing Up for May Day: Solidarity Schools Spread »

March 19, 2026 | Jackson Potter

Last year a network of unions and community organizations organized the largest May Day actions in U.S. history: 1,200 actions in all 50 states. This year, the stakes are even higher, and the examples inspiring us are even bolder.

Youngish workers pose with raised fists on a city street. Printed green signs say "OPEIU Local 153, Kickstarter United, On strike," One handwritten sign says "Protect the 4DWW"

Viewpoint: Labor’s Answer to A.I.? Give Us Our Time Back »

March 18, 2026 | Vishal Reddy

When it comes to A.I., there’s a stark gap in ambition between business and labor.

Welcome, Paul and Lee! Farewell, Barbara »

March 13, 2026 | Labor Notes Staff

Labor Notes is delighted to welcome two terrific new staff writer-organizers and three great interns as we get ready for our big conference in Chicago in June. We’re also bidding a fond farewell to a retiring colleague.
A group of green-shirted union members hold strike signs and smile.

Strike Mobilization Leads to Reformer Win in Oregon Nurses »

March 12, 2026 | Josh Soffler

The 24,000-member Oregon Nurses Association has elected a slate of reform candidates to statewide leadership positions.
Workers gather at the Labor Notes conference.

How to Build a Union Reform Caucus »

March 6, 2026 | Labor Notes

Keep ICE Out of Stores, Say Starbucks Workers »

March 5, 2026 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann

Since more than 4,000 ICE agents descended on the city of Minneapolis, Starbucks barista Alex Rivers has tried to balance the exacting focus the job requires—baristas are expected to write on every cup and complete every order in four minutes or less, he said—with the gnawing fear that agents...

Postal Workers Demand to Kick ICE Off Postal Property »

March 5, 2026 | Emmett Bongaarts

As federal agents laid siege to the city of Minneapolis, rank-and-file postal workers in the Twin Cities organized two anti-ICE rallies.
Women workers in red scrubs rally and chant, outdoors on a sunny day. They hold printed NNU signs. The woman most visible, in big sunglasses, holds a printed sign reading "Trust nurses, not A.I."

Four Union Strategies to Fight on A.I. »

March 5, 2026 | Keith Brower Brown

A corporate artificial intelligence frenzy is sowing fear for workers on a massive scale.
A racially diverse, young, mostly male crowd stands in front of a post office. Some people wear postal gear, others wear "Fight Like Hell" logo T-shirts, and some hold printed "First class service, first class pay" signs. One man holds a toddler in his arms. People wear coats and hats, and one open umbrella is visible in the back.

Dispatch: Letter Carriers Are Gearing Up for Another Contract Fight »

March 2, 2026 | Derek Dolbeare

Members of the Letter Carriers (NALC) have kicked off their next contract fight. Negotiations began February 25, and their current agreement expires in May. On Sunday, February 22, letter carriers held rallies across the U.S. as part of their “Fight Like Hell” campaign.

Hundreds of Amazon workers gather outside a facility.

In Spain, Amazon Workers Win with Quick-Hit Walkouts »

March 2, 2026 | Alfonso Martínez Valero

At an Amazon fulfillment center in Spain, we used a flurry of brief walkouts late last year to force the company to improve wages and time off.

How We Organized a Union at Whole Foods »

February 26, 2026 | Ed Dupree and Ben Lovett

There were six of us at the first meeting to form a union at Whole Foods in Philadelphia: too many to fit around the coffee shop table, a good sign, so we moved to a restaurant around the corner.
CFPB workers at a rally holding pink signs that say Solidarity and other handmade signs with slogans like CFPB Protects All Consumers.

Consumer Protection Workers Survived DOGE Attacks through Quick Mobilization »

February 25, 2026 | Tyler Creighton

Federal workers and unions have proven to be a bulwark defending the rule of law and vital public services during President Trump’s second term. Our union at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a case in point.

A group of five nurses in red shirts pose with their fists raised.

Workers Need More Paths to Join the Labor Movement »

February 24, 2026 | Roz Hunter and Megan Svoboda

[This article is part of a Labor Notes roundtable series: How Can Unions Defend Worker Power Against Trump 2.0? We will be publishing more contributions here and in our magazine in the months ahead.

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