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A group of around 30 canvassers pose with signs and fliers.

Zohran’s New York City Primary Win Shows People Are Ready to Organize »

August 4, 2025 | Danielle Smith

Back in February, few New Yorkers were thinking about the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary, and even fewer had heard of the New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
A group of dozens of teachers wearing red shirts gather behind a union banner.

In Small-Town Oregon, Teacher Strike Threat and Community Support Stop Bad Proposal »

July 30, 2025 | Barbara Madeloni

As educators fend off attacks at the federal and state level, they’re also seeing some local wins. From striking for more recess to demanding more nurses and support personnel, teachers across the country have successfully organized for policies that improve children’s school day.

In Italy, Immigrant Workers Launch a Wave of Strikes for a 40-Hour Week »

July 30, 2025 | Morganne Blais-McPherson and Sarah Caudiero

Since early April, immigrant workers in the Tuscan city of Prato have staged a wave of strikes demanding their right to a 40-hour work week, or “8x5.”
SINTTIA members gathered for a discussion on the automotive sector. Photo: SINTTIA

Independent Union Loses Bid to Represent Second Mexico GM Plant »

July 28, 2025 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann

The independent National Auto Workers Union (SINTTIA) lost its bid to represent General Motors workers at the company’s San Luis Potosí SUV plant.

Confront or Cave? Federal Pressure Splits the Building Trades »

July 24, 2025 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann | Keith Brower Brown

One of the last nationwide bastions of union jobs is getting jackhammered by the Trump administration. Members are languishing in ICE prisons without trial. Programs that protect members from racism and sexism are getting the axe.

Two Kroger workers stand in front of pallets. One holds a sign that says "Kroger workers can't survive off of quarters."

8,000 Indiana Kroger Workers Vote Down Contract a Second Time »

July 22, 2025 | Caitlyn Clark

UPDATE: On August 20, the contract covering 8,000 Kroger workers across Central Indiana in UFCW Local 700 was approved, with 56 percent voting in favor of ratification.
A drawing depicts people in a boat on rough seas with a lighthouse leading the way

In Uncertain Times for Entertainment, IATSE Reformers See a Way Forward »

July 21, 2025 | Greg Loebell

The International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) will hold its Quadrennial Convention in Hawaii starting July 28.
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Inside Your Union, You Have Due Process Rights »

July 17, 2025 | Cathy Highet

Suppose you run for local union office on a reform slate, and nearly win… but then the incumbent leaders trump up charges against you. You’re sure your only crime is challenging them, but they brand your organizing “dual unionism” or “conduct unbecoming a member.”
Several people with colorful signs in red and orange face the camera, one says “Delbar treat your workers right”

Coping with Climate Crises on the Job »

July 16, 2025 | Alexandra Bradbury

Heat, smoke, flooding, hurricanes, fires, turbulence—on the job, workers are already facing the ravages of a changing climate.


These problems are ripe for organizing—usually everyone is feeling it. Often it’s very clear what solution would help, and who could deliver it.
Several people raise their fists, one holds a homemade sign saying “support EPA dissent”

Environmental Protection Agency Workers Investigated for Defending Its Mission »

July 10, 2025 | Jenny Brown

After signing a critical letter to their boss, 139 EPA workers were put under investigation and on a 2-week paid administrative leave July 3.

A woman speaks into a microphone outside while others stand behind her with signs that say “Picket ICE”

Fight for Immigrant Workers. Build the Union. »

July 8, 2025 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann and Sarah Lazare

It was the morning of June 9, and Genie Kastrup, president of Service Employees Local 1, stood in front of Chicago’s Daley Plaza and bellowed into a microphone.
A group of a dozen men of various ages hold a red and white banner that says “Estibadores”

Longshore Workers Remember the Struggle to Free the Charleston Five »

July 8, 2025 | Kerry Taylor

Dockworkers from around the world reunited in South Carolina for a week in June to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the successful campaign to “Free the Charleston 5” and the founding of the International Dockworkers Council.

A banner says “Educators, we work for the people” in the background as union members are visible setting up for a meeting in the foreground.

Educators Union Rejects Anti-Defamation League, Cuts Ties »

July 7, 2025 | Emmaia Gelman

UPDATE: On July 18, the NEA’s board of directors voted to overturn the will of the union’s Representativ
Two black women in sunglasses, one with a headscarf, hold signs saying ‘More work, less pay, NO WAY’

Philadelphia Municipal Workers Strike Before July 4 Celebrations »

July 2, 2025 | Paul Prescod

Nine thousand blue-collar workers who make Philadelphia run went on strike July 1. After sacrificing through the pandemic and years of bruising inflation, they say they’re on strike so they can afford to live in the city they serve.

Graphic shows woman with guitar and says Anne Feeney, 1951-2021

Social Justice Artists: Apply for an Anne Feeney Hellraiser Grant »

July 1, 2025 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann

UPDATE: We received 70 applications for the Anne Feeney Hellraiser Scholarship and were blown away by the creativity and talent. Narrowing it down to three winners was nearly impossible.

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