On the Worker Movement
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The 2022 Railroad Contract Struggle: An Organized Betrayal of the Working Class
For months now, there has been speculation in the media regarding the possibility of a rail strike.
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On the Rise of Independent Unions
This year, we have witnessed the rise of independent unions in many industries and across the US: Amazon Labor Union in Staten Island, NY; Trader Joe’s United…
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On the Wave of Inflation and the Recession that has Begun
For the working class, the transition from inflation to recession – in the worst-case scenario, to both (“stagflation”) – will be the transition from one form…
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Why Company Stock Grants Are Bad for Workers
Stock grants offered by Starbucks and other companies to their workers are a scam directed against workers' interests.
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On the Loss at LDJ5 on Staten Island
Not long after Amazon Labor Union’s historic NLRB victory at JFK8, it was met with a defeat at LDJ5, with a vote count of 618 against the union to 380 in favor.
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On the victory of the Amazon Labor Union
We salute the ALU for their courage and persistence, which has led them to victory.
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Our History, Part IV: From the 1980s to the present
The 1980s began with a sharp interest rate increase, leading to a “strong dollar” and a resulting decrease in exports that decimated manufacturing.
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Our History, Part III: From the 1950s to 1970s
This is the third part in our four-part history of the US labor movement, based on an internal RWU-STR Union School presentation.
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Our History, Part II: From WWI to the Birth of the AFL-CIO
This is the second part in our four-part history of the US labor movement, based on an internal RWU-STR Union School presentation.
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Our History, From the Birth of the Labor Movement to WWI
For workers actively engaged in efforts to rebuild the US labor movement, a firm grasp of US history is essential.