Author: Ken Green

Thousands of workers across the country have taken to the picket lines this summer and early fall to vent their frustrations and demand better from employers. The organizing victories and high-profile strikes over the last few years have shown them the power of standing in solidarity and the possibilities for change if they stand up for themselves, and they are embracing their voice. 

Construction workers are safer at work than ever before, but are still not as protected as they should be. Unions can help obtain better workplace protection.

UPS workers won significant concessions in their newly-ratified contract after threatening to strike if a deal couldn’t be reached before the deadline.

Workers continued to win union elections in the summer of 2023, demonstrating their determination to exercise their rights to organize and collectively bargain.

The manufacturing industry is facing a labor shortage. Unions are in a position to simultaneously solve for this problem and grow their memberships.

While Hollywood writers are back at work and the strike is over, the new contract still needs to be ratified. Here’s a look at what went on over the past five months and what we can expect to see in the near future.

There’s a shortage of electricians in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there will be about 80,000 jobs per year available for electricians over the next ten years.

Strong automotive unions are a legacy of the labor movement in the U.S. These unions have ensured highly-skilled automotive workers are prioritized and protected in an industry that is always evolving. Given the every-changing nature of the industry, this hasn’t always been easy.

Although workers are gaining more rights in some states, they are losing ground in others where anti-labor state laws threaten workers’ rights and undermine unions.

While federal protections may be lagging, some states have stepped up for workers and passed pivotal pro-labor legislation.