Stories by Josh Eidelson

Josh Eidelson (josheidelson.com) is a Nation contributor and was a union organizer for five years. He covers labor as a contributing writer at Salon and In These Times. Check out his blog or follow him on Twitter. subscribe to Josh Eidelson's feed

Why Everyone On Television Is Richer Than You

Posted on: Jul 14, 2011, Source: Arguing the World/Dissent Magazine

Where are the everyday working people on popular television shows?

The Fight for WI Workers Is Still On: Activism Is Alive and Well, Now Focused on Recalling Republicans

Posted on: Jul 12, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Nine recall elections over the next six weeks will help gauge the strength of the resistance effort against Scott Walker, and how long it will take to reverse his course.

Progressives Split over AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: While Fighting Monopolies, Don't Forget Workers

Posted on: Jul 6, 2011, Source: Arguing the World/Dissent Magazine

Progressive groups find themselves on opposite sides over the merger of two telecom giants; do they support it and the possible spread of unions, or fight corporate consolidation?

Mac Stores Tell Workers, Instead of Giving You Health Care, Working for Apple 'Should Be Looked at As An Experience'

Posted on: Jun 28, 2011, Source: In These Times

Apple tells its workers it's time to 'work different' -- and that means unfair compensation and benefits.

Finally, CT to Become First State With Paid Sick Leave Legislation; Now What About the Rest of the Country?

Posted on: Jun 13, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Activists across the country are pushing their cities and states to follow Connecticut's lead.

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