In the 20th century, some unions had parallel organizations called women’s auxiliaries. These were led by women, and did crucial support work for the union and its workers. They also organized around broader issues in the community. Today, there is a renewed interest in workplace-adjacent organizing,
Lily Green is a young worker organizing her workplace (the campaign is not yet public). Here, she reflects on some of the lessons she has learned so far.
Vincenzo Blandini puts the recent coal train track occupation in Harlan County in perspective
A teacher and former field organizer reflects on what he has learned
Vincent Grant interviews Wen, a flight attendant who was on the strike leadership committee for last week’s EVA Air strike and occupation.
Marianne Garneau responds to a picket-crossing professor.
A retired auto worker and union staffer criticizes Unifor’s “fightback” plan against General Motors’ plant closures.
A union of students and staff at Evergreen College appears to have won its first campaign.
Roger Williams, an education worker, talks about building social relationships with coworkers, to lay the foundation for organizing.