Stories by Mischa Gaus

Mischa Gaus is an editor of Labor Notes, the country's largest cross-union magazine writing from a workers' perspective. subscribe to Mischa Gaus's feed

Nurses Defy Chicago Mayor, Rallying for Robin Hood Tax

Posted on: May 20, 2012, Source: Labor Notes

When Chicago’s “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel threatened to derail the National Nurses United rally this Friday, NNU didn’t back down.

50 Percent Pay Cuts at GE's Plants: Is This the Future of American Jobs?

Posted on: Apr 16, 2012, Source: Labor Notes

The company President Obama called a "model for America" is squeezing its workers, cutting pensions, wages and benefits--but workers are organizing to fight back.

How To Deal With Social Media At Work

Posted on: Mar 9, 2012, Source: Labor Notes

Social media are presenting new challenges for unions as employers develop policies and discipline employees for their posts on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Hospitals Ravaged by Recession Pile More Work on Staff

Posted on: Feb 9, 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

How to Put Detroit Back to Work

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?

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

Posted on: Mar 31, 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.

Bailed-Out Banks Looking for Low-Wage Migrant Workforce

Posted on: Mar 2, 2009, Source: Labor Notes

Bailed-out banks are replacing whole divisions of local tech workers with contractors on visas.

Momentum Gathers for Truly Universal Health Care

Posted on: Jan 22, 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.

Faced with Economic Crunch and Management Squeeze, Unions Fight Back

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.

After Years of Struggle, California Hotel Workers Make Gains

Posted on: Jul 23, 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.

Workers Win Test of 'Card-Check' Ruling

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.

Divide and Conquer: Unions Facing Tough Times

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.

How the Olympics Destroy Cities

Posted on: Jul 10, 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.

A Generation of Debtors Grow Up Owing

Posted on: May 22, 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.

The Maturing Movement Against Sweatshops

Posted on: Feb 3, 2004, Source: In These Times

With some victories under their belts, anti-sweatshop activists look to their next battle.