See you at Labor Notes
by Joe Allen
On behalf of the Tempest Collective, Joe Allen describes the political terrain ahead of the Labor Notes Conference and the importance of an open and serious engagement with the socialist movement.
A call for internationalism
From our readers: May Day 2022 remarks
by Bob KosuthBob Kosuth, in his remarks from May Day 2022, argues for the centrality of an internationalist perspective in our political work.
We get what we have the power to take
Reports from the front
by Paul FleckensteinPaul Fleckenstein reports on the victory by the University of Vermont Staff United in securing their first union contract.
What we learned from the Teamster election
A state of the union of North America’s logistics union
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger analyzes the results from the recent International Brotherhood of Teamster elections, in light of both past elections and significant membership information recently reported by the union, and finds a new leadership facing big tasks and challenges.
CTU election
Vote CORE: No steps backwards
by Joe AllenJoe Allen examines the context of the 2022 CTU elections, the impact of its leadership on Chicago politics, teacher unionism, and the trade union movement nationally, and argues for the importance of a vote for CORE.
“Miserable” and getting worse
Interview with Railroad Workers United co-chair
by Paul KDPaul KD interviews Ross Grooters, co-chair of Railroad Workers United, a coalition of rank-and-filers, about the current state of the railways, the impact of deregulation, the pandemic, and the possibility of coordinated struggle in the industry.
Oakland teachers and ILWU strike against racism and gentrification
Reports from the front
by Bill BalderstonBill Balderston reports of labor actions in the East Bay, directed against school closures and gentrification. A show of solidarity in common struggles against gentrification and racism in Oakland.
The Teamsters: A new era?
by Joe Allen
Joe Allen examines the expectation and challenges facing the new leadership of the Teamsters.
Was holding the line enough for MFT?
Letter from a Minneapolis educator-activist
by Dan TroccoliIn March—less than two years after outbreak of massive protests following the police murder of George Floyd—Minneapolis teachers and educational support professionals went on strike. After two weeks out, they’d won some gains, including on racial justice demands. Educator-activist Dan Troccoli explains how they did it and how far there is to go.
Seattle concrete drivers suffer setback
by Steve Leigh
Steve Leigh analyzes the defeat of the Seattle concrete workers strike in light of the developments in the labor movement, including Striketober and the new Teamster leadership.