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Private Sector Better, Cheaper? Not at All »

April 5, 2013 | Ron Patenaude

Politicians eager to “reform” public spending are looking for savings in all the wrong places.

NPR Attacks Disability, Bolsters 'New Consensus' against Welfare »

April 4, 2013 | Jesse Bernstein

Nearly two decades after Bill Clinton ended “welfare as we know it,” we’re seeing a new push to decimate what’s left of the safety net.

Can Worker-Owners Make a Big Factory Run? »

April 3, 2013 | Jane Slaughter

A worker-owned cooperative with 1,050 members is building tires in Mexico, paying high wages, and proving what we knew all along.

Mexican Workers Win Ownership of Tire Plant with Three-Year Strike »

April 2, 2013 | Jane Slaughter

When a Mexican tire factory closed, workers fought to keep it open—and ended up as owners.

Harry Kelber, 1914-2013 »

April 2, 2013 | Jane Slaughter

Harry Kelber spent 80 years as a labor activist. See him speaking and reciting his poem "Wall Street Daydream" here.

Round Two in High-Stakes California Health Care Vote »

April 1, 2013 | Samantha Winslow

Kaiser workers will vote whether to change unions, four years after their local, United Healthcare Workers West, was trusteed by their international, the Service Employees.

Nine Reasons Your Labor Organization Needs a Radio Station—and How to Get One »

March 29, 2013 | Erik Forman

The FCC is opening a window in October for unions and community organizations to apply for Low-Power FM licenses—labor groups should jump at the chance.

Momentive Workers Hope Third Time's the Charm »

March 28, 2013 | Jon Flanders

Chemical workers in Waterford, New York, fought a losing battle against drastic wage cuts in 2010. This time they have roundly rejected the company's deal and are gearing up for a showdown.

Noticias Sindicales »

March 27, 2013 | Labor Notes

Resumenes de artículos de Labor Notes de los EEUU, semana de 25 marzo, en español y inglés. Summaries of Labor Notes stories from the U.S. for the week of March 25, in Spanish and English.

Chicago School Closings Spark 'Wildfire' of Protest »

March 27, 2013 | Samantha Winslow

Spontaneous protests have erupted since the district announced the most closures ever in a single year in any U.S. city. Organizers expect thousands at a citywide march and rally.

Postal Service Chases Competition, Tracking Packages and Workers »

March 26, 2013 | Alexandra Bradbury

A new program uses Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to report letter carriers’ progress.

Harassment an Issue in UPS Bargaining, as Big Brown Becomes Big Brother »

March 25, 2013 | Jane Slaughter

The company’s tight control of drivers makes them nearly as regimented as workers on an assembly line.

Boeing Techs Buckle, Accept Two-Tier Pensions »

March 21, 2013 | Jenny Brown

While Boeing engineers and technical workers have been struggling to fix the overheating batteries that grounded the Dreamliner 787, management has been plotting to destroy their pensions.

Noticias Sindicales »

March 21, 2013 | Labor Notes

Resumenes de artículos de Labor Notes de los EEUU, semana de 18 marzo, en español y inglés. Summaries of Labor Notes stories from the U.S. for the week of March 18, in Spanish and English.

Twin Cities Banks and Employers Slammed during Action Week »

March 21, 2013 | Barb Kucera

A Service Employees local fomented citywide actions on foreclosures, low wages, and union contracts.

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