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Supply Chain Workers Test Strength of Links

Posted on Apr 2, 2012, Source: Labor Notes

Workers in the nation’s sprawling distribution network hold enormous potential power.

Michigan Workers Fight Emergency Managers, Plan Constitutional Amendment to Protect Union Rights

Posted on Feb 26, 2012, Source: Labor Notes

Getting out in front of the spreading attacks on workers, Michigan unions plan a constitutional amendment to ban further encroachment on collective bargaining rights.

American Workers Versus the Tea Parties

Posted on Sep 30, 2010, Source: Labor Notes

Can organized labor out-organize the tea parties?

Union Victory in California Desert -- Workers Beat Back Most of Rio Tinto's Demands

Posted on May 15, 2010, Source: Labor Notes

Workers agree to a tentative deal to end a 15-week lockout against the world's 4th-largest mining company.

Labor Against the War Shifting Sights to Afghanistan Occupation

Posted on Nov 23, 2009, Source: Labor Notes

Because of domestic issues like health care reform, many unions have remained silent about Afghanistan. That's about to change.

Workplace Harassment: The Recession's Hidden Byproduct

Posted on Jul 30, 2009, Source: Labor Notes

In the face of a tough economy, many employees are suffering from mistreatment.

Labor Rallies for Health Care, But Keeps it Vague

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, Source: Labor Notes

It’s no secret that the union movement is divided on health care reform.

Bankruptcy Would Be Tinkering Around the Edges of Detroit's Problems

Posted on Apr 1, 2009, Source: Labor Notes

If the car companies are too big to fail, too poorly run to put right, it’s time to take them over.

Slashing Wages Will Hurt Workers, But It Won't Save the Big Three

Posted on Dec 8, 2008, Source: Labor Notes

Some conservatives are using inaccurate numbers to pin the blame for Detroit's pain on union workers.

End of the Road: Is the Auto Industry Dead?

Posted on Nov 19, 2008, Source: Labor Notes

With U.S. car makers billions of dollars in the red, jobs vanishing and factories closing, the industry's problems may be insurmountable.

Unions Talk Race as Election Nears

Posted on Oct 7, 2008, Source: Labor Notes

Will Obama's record on economic issues be enough to overcome some union members' race prejudice?

Corporate America Trying to Make Union Activities Illegal

Posted on Mar 26, 2008, Source: Labor Notes

"This is a terrible menace to rights of free speech and protest, and constitutional rights and freedom of expression."

Boring Meetings and Weird Parents

Posted on May 17, 2000, Source: Detroit Metro Times

The daughter of radical hippies, Lisa Michaels looks back on growing up in the good fight.
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