Data Centers Broke the Bargain Between Economic Development and Labor
Data Centers Broke the Bargain Between Economic Development and Labor
They arrive without ceremony. Low, windowless structures materialize on the outskirts of towns across America, set back from the road behind chain-link fencing and a…
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After Minnesota, the General Strike Question Is No Longer Hypothetical
After Minnesota, the General Strike Question Is No Longer Hypothetical
On January 23, 2026, in subzero temperatures, tens of thousands of Minnesotans refused to go to work. They refused to shop. They refused to send…
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The Safety Net That Follows You: Establishing Protections for Freelance and Gig Workers
The Safety Net That Follows You: Establishing Protections for Freelance and Gig Workers
Murphy Smith spent four years unemployed in Eugene, Oregon, sidelined by severe asthma that made most jobs impossible. In 2024, he found rideshare driving, work…
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The Federal Government Just Void-Canceled a Union Contract for 47,000 Workers. And Most People Never Heard About It.
The Federal Government Just Void-Canceled a Union Contract for 47,000 Workers. And Most People Never Heard About It.
The policy is titled “Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA’s National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility,…
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WNBA Players Claimed Leverage Before Expansion Set the Terms
WNBA Players Claimed Leverage Before Expansion Set the Terms
On December 18, WNBA players voted to authorize a strike. Ninety-three percent of eligible players participated, and of those, 98% voted yes. It would be…
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