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).

The Wall Street-Health Care Connection: Fat Cats Want to Tax Your Benefits

The conservative Democrats who want to tax your health-care benefits have friends in deep-pocketed places.
Posted on Jul 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Honoring Paul Wellstone: Fighting Like Hell for Health Care Reform

Its about time that we ask ourselves, What Would Wellstone Do?
Posted on Jul 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Worker Uprising Against Wells Fargo Spreads After Major Victory to Keep Factories Open

Workers fight back against Wells Fargo for closing their factory and they win! Now other workers take on the fight.
Posted on Jul 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Union Busting Ended My Love Affair with a Beer

Women had come and gone, dogs had died, but Yuengling had always been there for me - until now.
Posted on Jun 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

We Need to Make Good Jobs Out of "Green Jobs"

Giving workers a level playing field is key.
Posted on Apr 29, 2009, Source: Campaign for America's Future