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Virginia Workers to Governor: Don't Water Down Our Bargaining Rights! »

April 14, 2026 | Lee Abbott

After a years-long campaign by unions, Virginia’s General Assembly passed legislation to extend collective bargaining rights to nearly half a million state, county, and municipal government employees.

Seven women stand by a car holding a Farmworkers Union flag

A Lack of Democracy in the United Farm Workers Gave Chavez Immunity »

April 6, 2026 | Jane Slaughter

In 2011 Frank Bardacke published an 800-page history of the Farm Workers union: Trampling Out the Vintage: Cesar Chavez and the Two Souls of the United Far
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.

Twin Cities Electrical Workers Build Solidarity in the Fight Against ICE Occupation »

March 31, 2026 | Gabriel Legierski, Mike Plante, and Peter Rachleff

For months, the country and the world have been watching Minnesota, where the Trump administration’s military occupation by ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security has been met by a multi-faceted grassroots resistance.

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.

Trabajadores con un poster diciendo: Sin contracto no hay cafe!

Mantengan a ICE fuera de las tiendas, dicen los trabajadores de Starbucks »

March 13, 2026 | Natascha Elena Uhlmann

Desde que más de 4.000 agentes del ICE llegaron a la ciudad de Minneapolis, el barista de Starbucks Alex Rivers ha intentado a equilibrar la rigurosa concentración que exige el trabajo–se espera que los baristas escriban en cada vaso y completen cada pedido en cuatro minutos o menos, según él–...

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.

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