A postal worker in Canada describes how they are building capacity to defy back-to-work legislation, by “taking back the workfloor”
Are worker centers unions?
A DOL investigation of a worker center seeks to reclassify it as a union. Eric Dirnbach and Marianne Garneau look at the differences between these kinds of organizations, and the potential impact of this change.
Progressives in the streets, union-busters in the sheets
Marianne Garneau looks at several current campaigns at social justice nonprofits, showing how these organizations are progressive until it comes to their own workers.
An organizing dilemma
A restaurant worker reflects on using direct action versus legal strategies for fighting the employer, drawing on his experience organizing at a vegan restaurant in Montreal.
Fighting with a purpose: interview with a Special Education Classroom Assistant on strike in Chicago
A education paraprofessional and SEIU union delegate describes why she’s walking the picket line
Some GM workers feel left out in the cold
A worker at a GM components plant explains why she is unhappy with the tentative agreement between the company and the UAW.
Working class solidarity in action
Electricians in Detroit refuse GM work in solidarity with UAW workers on strike
Interview with a teacher on strike in Chicago
A music teacher and member of the Chicago Teachers’ Union explains what the strike means to him.
Leadership is not governance
Marianne Garneau explains how, although we need to prioritize organic leaders in our organizing, campaign decisions need to be made by all.