Class War in the Capital City Apr 5, 2017 In his new book, Gordon Lafer argues there’s a top-down class war under way, in which business groups are using state legislatures to remake America.
The Strike: U.S. labor’s long-lost weapon Feb 14, 2017 Major work stoppages have declined over 95 percent since the 1940s.
Could unions be getting more popular? New poll shows surge in support Feb 1, 2017 The latest Pew poll shows 60% of Americans favor unions, the second-highest level since 1985.
Annual survey records further union membership declines Jan 26, 2017 Union membership fell to 10.7 percent of the U.S. workforce, and 6.4 percent in the private sector.
LOOKING BACK ON THE OBAMA YEARS Jan 18, 2017 Obama ignored labor on trade and healthcare, and pro-worker reforms came mostly too late.
2016 in review Dec 31, 2016 As chronicled in 24 issues of the Northwest Labor Press, here are some of the year’s most important stories.
Big night: A preview of what’s at stake November 8 Nov 1, 2016 In the Northwest and around the country, working people have a lot at stake on Election Night.
Five corporate lies (and two truths) about Measure 97 Oct 20, 2016 $18.3 million in mostly out-of-state corporate money buys a lot of ads and spreads a lot of disinformation, doubt and fear about Measure 97. Don’t be fooled.
On core union issues, conventions showcase a growing partisan divide Aug 2, 2016 Democrats approve a strongly pro-union platform. Republicans call for a prevailing wage ban, and laws to weaken unions.
Union membership slips in Oregon, grows in Washington Feb 3, 2016 In Wisconsin, union membership takes a tumble.
