Union Density Is Down, but Class Struggle Is on the Rise

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report this week showing that union density is down in the United States for 2019. In light of the rise in combative labor struggles across industries over the last several years, what does this trend mean for the labor movement?

Trump Labor Board Escalates War on Workers’ Rights

This week the National Labor Relations Board published changes to the rules and procedures for union recognition elections that will make it more difficult for workers to unionize. To fight back, workers will have to reclaim the militancy that started the labor movement in the first place, and force bosses to recognize their unions.

The Protests in Colombia Aren’t Over

While the union and movement leadership negotiates with Duque's government, the protests in Colombia continue.

Bolivia: Class Struggle and Strategic Positions

The confrontations in Bolivia since the recent coup raise the issue of how the working class can best mount its resistance. Just as history has always shown, targeting the strategic positions workers hold in production, services, and transport likely is the key—and offers the potential to unlock a more profound, revolutionary path.

Low-Wage Workers Shut Down Airports Across the Country, Demand Better Pay and Affordable Health Care

With a strike authorization already on the table, Tuesday’s actions could be the first step toward a bigger nationwide strike of airport workers.

UAW Officials Call Police on Members in Tennessee

UAW officials call the cops on workers who were gathered outside Local 1853’s union hall in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

GM Strikers and Climate Strikers Belong Together

At first glance, the two strikes might not appear to have much in common. But the working class is the only social force that can reorganize the economy. Workers need to take the lead in the climate strike. 

Insurance Companies Are Bad for Our Health: A Case for Medicare for All

We need free, universal, comprehensive health care in the US. The first step is to eliminate health insurance companies, which all put profits over patients.

Trade Unionists in Germany Demand: Call an Official Strike for September 20

A month before the Fridays for Future (FFF) “Global Climate Strike” called for September 20, trade unionists in Germany published the following statement calling on the leaders of ver.di, IG Metall, and all trade unions—including those outside the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB)—to issue an official strike call for that day. This statement was signed by over 500 workers.