Labor’s Resurgence Can Continue Despite Trump
The second Trump administration will seek to undermine unions. But the labor movement has momentum and plenty of opportunities to fight back.
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Amazon Teamsters Are Organizing at America’s Most Anti-Union Company — And We’re Going to Win
By joining together, workers can defeat the e-commerce giant’s union busting crusade.
Arriving at a New Consensus: Immigrants and Asylum Seekers are a Key Driver of Economic Growth
Narratives of immigrants draining resources from the U.S. aren’t just wrong — the opposite is true. Immigration is critical to maintaining a functional economy.
The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won’t Save It.
Most of us don’t earn enough to pay taxes anyway. What we really need is a wage hike.
The Campaign to Unionize Amazon Gains Momentum
Slow gains are chipping away at the e-commerce giant’s anti-union strategy.
Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave
Take it from me, families need more time and resources to be able to care for their loved ones. Policy change is required.
To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy
Gerrymandering and the filibuster are holding back wage increases, the right to unionize, and other benefits for workers.
Workers Need Protection From Record-Breaking Heat
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.
The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans
This is the best economy for Black Americans in generations, but that’s not enough to close the racial wealth divide on its own.