Analysis Behind the startling reversal at Portland Public Schools: Looking back at the almost-strike Apr 1, 2014 As strike neared, district faced unified teachers backed by broad public support
Analysis No coincidence: Campaign to weaken labor standards at the state level is coordinated nationally Feb 18, 2014 Near-identical efforts in multiple states target basic labor protections.
Analysis The year 2013 in Labor Dec 31, 2013 For local labor, it was a year of legislative gains, and contract frustrations
Analysis Union workers more likely to get benefits of every kind Aug 1, 2013 Retirement is a union thing, judging by a July 17 BLS report
Analysis Union movement must evolve to speak, advocate, and fight for all workers Mar 12, 2013 The AFL-CIO convention in Los Angeles will look at new and old strategies for building a movement.
Analysis 2012 in review: A labor lookback Dec 31, 2012 From Chicago teachers to a lame duck right-to-work bill, 2012 had successes and setbacks for labor
Analysis Untangling the economy: A lively Q&A with pro-labor economist Robert Kuttner Oct 17, 2012 The longtime writer-editor has honed his skills in verbal combat against the likes of Sean Hannity.
Analysis Twenty-one myths about unions Aug 10, 2012 Labor educator Bill Fletcher Jr talks about his new book.
Analysis Nesbitt discusses labor’s future, at union retirees conference Mar 14, 2012 The union movement has failed, says the former labor leader.
Analysis 2011: Year One of the Great Fightback Jan 3, 2012 2011 —Year 3 of the Great Recession — may be remembered as Year 1 of the Great Fightback.