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Can Unions Rely on Democrats Anymore?
For the last four days teachers in Chicago have been on strike. Their target in contract negotiations: a Democratic Mayor. In the article from the Nation, the author looks at whether this is...
4 Reasons Why the Chicago Teachers are on Strike
It is pretty clear that the Chicago school system has no interest in bargaining in good faith. Below is the AP story about the four reasons why they are on strike. Check out a video produced by the...
UAW Reaches Contract Agreement with GM
After thirty-one days on strike, the United Autoworkers and General Motors announced that a Proposed Tentative Agreement has been reached. While this is great news for the striking union members, it...
Non-Union Contractor Caused Hard Rock Hotel Collapse
People on the streets of New Orleans fled for their lives on Saturday as part of the Hard Rock hotel collapsed onto the street. As pedestrians fled, nearly 100 workers were trapped or injured in the...
IBEW Supports Nuclear Powers America Act
This post was written by the IBEW. In an age of shrinking bipartisanship and climbing global temperatures, the Nuclear Powers America Act might just be the bipartisan legislation the country needs...
Study: WV Prevailing Wage Repeal Lowers Wages
This post was written by the IBEW. Students at Mountain Valley Elementary School in southern West Virginia’s Mercer County were forced to wait more than a month beyond the start of the...
Over 1,200 Join the Union Movement
Every day more and more people decide to demand a voice at work and organize. Unions from across the country continue to grow, even in the face of a concerted campaign by big business, Trump, and...
UAW Begins Paying Strike Benefits
The UAW is now entering their third week on strike at GM, which means that they need to start handing out strike checks. Find out more below.
Employees at Google Contractor Join USW
As companies like Google and Facebook exploded over the last 20 years, tech jobs have come into the spotlight. While those who work in Silicon Valley are often well paid, tech giants have begun...
Chicago Teachers Threaten Strike Over Student Needs
The Chicago Teachers Union is ready to go on strike. Unless the district does a better job addressing the pressing needs of Chicago’s public school students, teachers could be walking the...