Stories by Mischa Gaus
Mischa Gaus is an editor of Labor Notes, the country's largest cross-union magazine writing from a workers' perspective.
In an era when many unions rely on one-shot strategies, UNITE HERE's Hotel Workers Rising campaign is paying off.
Posted on Jul 24, 2008
Workers say they plan to change their low pay, expensive and limited health care, and high turnover.
Posted on Feb 4, 2008
In recent years, working people have made huge givebacks under the gun of employers, courts, and (yes, even) union officials.
Posted on Jan 15, 2008
In Chicago, game boosters argue that Olympic construction, tourism and spillover business will bring relief to the city's long-suffering south side. Experience teaches a different lesson.
Posted on Jul 11, 2007
From college loans to soaring health costs and mortgage payments, twenty-somethings face a life of staring into a deep financial hole.
Posted on May 23, 2006
With some victories under their belts, anti-sweatshop activists look to their next battle.
Posted on Feb 4, 2004