Stories by Mischa Gaus
Mischa Gaus is an editor of Labor Notes, the country's largest cross-union magazine writing from a workers' perspective.
Posted on Feb 10, 2010, Source: Labor Notes
Hospitals are strapping on more work, skimping on training and trying to stuff contract concessions through. And the health-care reform bill could make things worse
Posted on May 18, 2009, Source: Labor Notes
Why not retain workers who know how to manufacture complex machines and make use of exhausted auto factories, rather than letting them crumble?
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.
Posted on Mar 3, 2009, Source: Labor Notes
Bailed-out banks are replacing whole divisions of local tech workers with contractors on visas.
Posted on Jan 23, 2009, Source: Labor Notes
A new campaign was launched to make clear to policy-makers that the moment is right to embrace truly universal health care.
Posted on Dec 27, 2008, Source: Labor Notes
As companies scramble to shore up profits, many are turning to a well-rehearsed script: ask union workers for concessions.
Posted on Jul 24, 2008, Source: Labor Notes
In an era when many unions rely on one-shot strategies, UNITE HERE's Hotel Workers Rising campaign is paying off.
Posted on Feb 4, 2008, Source: Labor Notes
Workers say they plan to change their low pay, expensive and limited health care, and high turnover.
Posted on Jan 15, 2008, Source: Labor Notes
In recent years, working people have made huge givebacks under the gun of employers, courts, and (yes, even) union officials.
Posted on Jul 11, 2007, Source: In These Times
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 May 23, 2006, Source: In These Times
From college loans to soaring health costs and mortgage payments, twenty-somethings face a life of staring into a deep financial hole.
Posted on Feb 4, 2004, Source: In These Times
With some victories under their belts, anti-sweatshop activists look to their next battle.
