We need collective bargaining in Fairfax schools
Reports from the front
by Janette CorceliusJanette Corcelius argues in support of a collective bargaining resolution to be passed for Fairfax County Public Schools.
Fighting Times
Review of Jon Melrod’s memoir of a revolutionary activist
by Joe AllenJon Melrod’s memoir of his years as a revolutionary activist is a great read. Joe Allen reviews.
Rail workers may strike next month
Interview with Railroad Workers United co-chair
by Paul KDFederal mediators will soon release their recommendation to resolve contract talks between the United Rail Unions and the bosses. Paul KD spoke to Ross Grooters, co-chair of Railway Workers United—who says a national freight rail strike is possible in September.
Why the hell not
A review of Homestead Steel Mill: The Final Ten Years
by Gary HollowayGary Holloway reviews Mike Stout’s 2020 memoir Homestead Steel Mill: The Final Ten Years.
The Democracy In Action slate offers a new path for UAW Local 2110
by Willem Morris
Willem Morris assesses the importance of the Democracy In Action slate in the UAW Local 2110 elections and its endorsement by the national reform group Unite All Workers for Democracy (UAWD).
Revenge of the Essential Worker: What’s Next for Labor in 2022?
A Tempest Panel
by TempestWith the large turnout and organizing energy at the Labor Notes conference last weekend, the Tempest Collective hosts a public discussion to assess the conference and talk about the challenges and opportunities facing the labor movement.
A new era of labor revolt (1966)
On the job vs. official unions
by Stan WeirIn the mid-1960s, in the midst of Black urban revolt and radicalization on campuses, the U.S. working class was supposedly bought off and inactive. Worker-revolutionary Stan Weirdisagreed. In this 1966 speech, he detailed the broad stirrings of a rank and file rebellion—a revolt with roots in unbearable workplace conditions and a deep feeling that “something’s basically wrong with American life.”
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.
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.