ON THE DAVID FELDMAN SHOW: WISCONSIN, POST-RECALL
Comedian David Feldman had me on his show to talk about what the Wisconsin recall means for labor, there and elsewhere, and to answer questions about what collective bargaining is and how it works. You can hear the audio here.
ON THE DAVID FELDMAN SHOW: WISCONSIN, POST-RECALL
Comedian David Feldman had me on his show to talk about what the Wisconsin recall means for labor, there and elsewhere, and to answer questions about what collective bargaining is and how it works. You can hear the audio here.
ON THE MATT FILIPOWICZ SHOW: WISCONSIN’S RECALL, OBAMA’S NAFTA
Matt Filipowicz had me back on his show to talk what defeat in Wisconsin’s recall means for labor and what new leaks show about Obama’s trade deal. You can listen to our conversation here.
ON THE MATT FILIPOWICZ SHOW: WISCONSIN’S RECALL, OBAMA’S NAFTA
Matt Filipowicz had me back on his show to talk what defeat in Wisconsin’s recall means for labor and what new leaks show about Obama’s trade deal. You can listen to our conversation here.
ARE NURSES HEADED TO WAR WITH SEIU?
Breaking at In These Times: On June 15, a day after a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) official asked labor leaders not to oppose a change to nurse-patient ratios, California Nurses Association (CNA) Executive Director Rose Ann De Moro sent
ARE NURSES HEADED TO WAR WITH SEIU?
Breaking at In These Times: On June 15, a day after a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) official asked labor leaders not to oppose a change to nurse-patient ratios, California Nurses Association (CNA) Executive Director Rose Ann De Moro sent
TEAMSTERS PUNISH LOCKOUT WITH ROLLING SYMPATHY STRIKES
At In These Times: Over the past month, Teamsters in five cities refused work in solidarity with locked-out sanitation workers in Evansville, Indiana. The Evansville labor dispute is the second in three months to feature sympathy strikes against Republic Services.
TEAMSTERS PUNISH LOCKOUT WITH ROLLING SYMPATHY STRIKES
At In These Times: Over the past month, Teamsters in five cities refused work in solidarity with locked-out sanitation workers in Evansville, Indiana. The Evansville labor dispute is the second in three months to feature sympathy strikes against Republic Services.
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: LARGER THAN NAFTA?
At Salon: President Obama campaigned in 2008 as a strong pro-labor candidate, and this year he will again. But for union activists who’ll be working hard for his reelection, a newly leaked document represents yet another bitter disappointment. The document
TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: LARGER THAN NAFTA?
At Salon: President Obama campaigned in 2008 as a strong pro-labor candidate, and this year he will again. But for union activists who’ll be working hard for his reelection, a newly leaked document represents yet another bitter disappointment. The document
“NO JUSTICE, NO PIECE”: PIZZA COMPANY ACCUSED OF TARGETING IMMIGRANT STRIKERS
At In These Times: MILWAUKEE – Workers at Palermo’s Pizza have been on strike for two weeks. They say they chose to strike after Palermo’s met their efforts to form a union with threats and retaliation, including the use of
“NO JUSTICE, NO PIECE”: PIZZA COMPANY ACCUSED OF TARGETING IMMIGRANT STRIKERS
At In These Times: MILWAUKEE – Workers at Palermo’s Pizza have been on strike for two weeks. They say they chose to strike after Palermo’s met their efforts to form a union with threats and retaliation, including the use of
CAN UNIONS BOUNCE BACK?
At Salon: MADISON, Wis. – Last year, Wisconsinites reinvigorated the labor movement as they defied their union-busting governor. Last night, Wisconsinites voted to keep him in office. That result cements Wisconsin as the place that best captures both the vitality
CAN UNIONS BOUNCE BACK?
At Salon: MADISON, Wis. – Last year, Wisconsinites reinvigorated the labor movement as they defied their union-busting governor. Last night, Wisconsinites voted to keep him in office. That result cements Wisconsin as the place that best captures both the vitality
EMBEDDED IN THE TURNOUT WARS
At In These Times Tuesday: MILWAUKEE- With most polls showing Democratic challenger Tom Barrett a few points behind Governor Scott Walker, Barrett’s backers are counting on outstanding turnout to secure an upset in today’s election. Several statewide organizations are deploying
EMBEDDED IN THE TURNOUT WARS
At In These Times Tuesday: MILWAUKEE- With most polls showing Democratic challenger Tom Barrett a few points behind Governor Scott Walker, Barrett’s backers are counting on outstanding turnout to secure an upset in today’s election. Several statewide organizations are deploying
THE WOMAN WHO COULD SPOIL WISCONSIN
At Salon Tuesday: For months, progressives have raised the alarm over what role Kathy Nickolaus, the nation’s most notorious county election clerk, would play in counting tonight’s Wisconsin recall results. Their fears were echoed by the pro-Walker editorial board of
THE WOMAN WHO COULD SPOIL WISCONSIN
At Salon Tuesday: For months, progressives have raised the alarm over what role Kathy Nickolaus, the nation’s most notorious county election clerk, would play in counting tonight’s Wisconsin recall results. Their fears were echoed by the pro-Walker editorial board of
NASTY ROBO-CALLS IN WISCONSIN
At Salon Tuesday: With both sides counting on dramatic turnout, Tom Barrett’s campaign is charging Scott Walker supporters with dirty tricks. In an email sent to supporters last night, Barrett for Wisconsin finance director Mary Urbina-McCarthy wrote, “Reports coming into
NASTY ROBO-CALLS IN WISCONSIN
At Salon Tuesday: With both sides counting on dramatic turnout, Tom Barrett’s campaign is charging Scott Walker supporters with dirty tricks. In an email sent to supporters last night, Barrett for Wisconsin finance director Mary Urbina-McCarthy wrote, “Reports coming into
WISCONSIN’S RESENTMENT FACTOR
At Salon: MADISON, Wis. — If Scott Walker survives tomorrow’s election, there will be plenty of reasons. Many people will point to his huge cash advantage, for good reason. But no factor will have been more important than the decades
WISCONSIN’S RESENTMENT FACTOR
At Salon: MADISON, Wis. — If Scott Walker survives tomorrow’s election, there will be plenty of reasons. Many people will point to his huge cash advantage, for good reason. But no factor will have been more important than the decades
SURVEY SHOWS PROGRESS AND PITFALLS FOR NEW JERSEY CHILD CARE UNION
At In These Times: Last month, Rutgers University released a report surveying New Jersey home-based caregivers on their working conditions, their career aspirations, and their views of their still-young union. The survey aimed to offer a snapshot of the workforce
SURVEY SHOWS PROGRESS AND PITFALLS FOR NEW JERSEY CHILD CARE UNION
At In These Times: Last month, Rutgers University released a report surveying New Jersey home-based caregivers on their working conditions, their career aspirations, and their views of their still-young union. The survey aimed to offer a snapshot of the workforce
