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Labor leader Tony Mazzocchi believed unions could inspire their members to engage in a broader political movement of working people. His Local 149 did just that in the 1950s — and in a suburban environment where no one thought it possible.

The new unit, which is organized by the NewsGuild, is now the largest unit of tech workers with bargaining rights in the country.

New Introduction to Confessions of a Union Buster describes how the successful assault on organized labor by business led directly to Donald Trump's election by undermining democracy.

Amazon had three people arrested at their warehouse in Staten Island. One of those arrested said they were arrested because "we've got a election and they're scared".

The unions attempting to represent Amazon workers at facilities in Bessemer, Ala., and Staten Island, N.Y., filed separate charges this month claiming federal labor law violations arising from the company convening mandatory anti-union meetings.

Teamster-affiliated Uber drivers in Seattle have won raises & benefits through city legislation. Now the union & employers are backing a bill that would take some benefits statewide—but would preempt Seattle from regulating the companies.

Campaign Expands As Opposition To Big Tech Loophole Law Grows

The vote could pave the way for what would become the first unionized store for this Seattle-based outdoor equipment and apparel company which employs 15,000 workers across the country.

The Great Postal Heist documents the culture of bullying that developed in the U.S. Postal Service after it was converted from a public service to a public corporation, after the great wildcat strike of 1970.

Workers over the years have complained that pay is too low to cover basic goods, which are often more expensive than in other countries due to weak infrastructure and gang violence.