Stories by Mike Elk
Mike Elk is a third-generation union organizer who writes for Campaign for America's Future. He previously worked for the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers (UE).
Posted on Jan 11, 2012, Source: In These Times
The NLRB ruled that the right of employees to join collectively together to take action against their employees was a protected activity.
Posted on Aug 19, 2011, Source: In These Times
J-1 visas, supposedly for cultural exchange trips, are being exploited by corporations looking for cheap temporary labor.
Posted on Jul 6, 2011, Source: In These Times
Many workers do not try to join unions because they are afraid. So how does the labor movement convince people to take the risks associated with unionizing?
Posted on May 4, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Workers get affordable health care, protections against outsourcing, and wage increases -- a success model in a very tough environment for unionization.
Posted on Apr 28, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Prison labor seems like a win-win to many, but a closer look reveals a race to the bottom for skilled workers.
Posted on Apr 23, 2011, Source: The Nation
Before the landmark Citizens' United ruling, the kind of corporate propaganda Koch Industries is using wouldn't have been legal.
Posted on Mar 29, 2011, Source: In These Times
Threatening a strategic default on mortgages could force banks to negotiate better interest rates on predatory loans.
Posted on Mar 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Labor struggles can't be won with TV ads, mouse-clicks or press releases.
Posted on Feb 23, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Organizers have created a harmonious community inside the capitol that's part Paris commune and part Midwestern union hall -- and many got their start with Obama.
Posted on Feb 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet
If the National Guard is called out in Wisconsin, workers across the country should take a page from Egypt and go out on a general strike.
Posted on Jan 13, 2011, Source: The American Prospect
CREW has an admirable record on exposing corrupt politicians, but it has also intervened in a high-stakes fight on the side of corporations.
Posted on Sep 1, 2010, Source: AlterNet
David Cote is so dangerous he's willing to risk nuclear fallout in order to force uranium workers to cut their retiree health care and pension plans.
Posted on Aug 26, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Obama is talking up a plan to boost U.S. manufacturing. Too bad he's also pushing Bush's offshoring agenda behind the scenes.
Posted on May 13, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Labor unions need to start fighting their battles in the workplace, not on Capitol Hill.
Posted on Apr 16, 2010, Source: Blog for Our Future
The poor economy has hit a few demographics especially hard, including people of color, young people and non-college grads.
Posted on Jul 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The conservative Democrats who want to tax your health-care benefits have friends in deep-pocketed places.
Posted on Jul 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Its about time that we ask ourselves, What Would Wellstone Do?
Posted on Jul 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Workers fight back against Wells Fargo for closing their factory and they win! Now other workers take on the fight.
Posted on Jun 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Women had come and gone, dogs had died, but Yuengling had always been there for me - until now.
Posted on Apr 29, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future
Giving workers a level playing field is key.
