Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
The holiday began as a strike against excessive workweeks but now bears little resemblance to its worker-centric origins, even as the founders' gains are slowly lost.
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UAW’s loss at Nissan auto plant masks genuine progress for organized labor
Although workers at a Nissan auto plant in Mississippi rejected a proposal to join the United Auto Workers Union, organized labor has reason to be optimistic about its future.
How union stakes in ailing papers like the Chicago Sun-Times may keep them alive
Giving labor unions a financial stake in a company such as a newspaper can offer unique advantages that could benefit employees, society and the bottom line.
Future of unions in balance as Trump prepares to reshape national labor board
Thwarted efforts to organize at Yale and a New York nursing home show how a changing of the guard at the National Labor Relations Board could potentially end the labor movement.
Why America’s labor unions are about to die
Labor's decline has steadily eroded the prospects of working-class Americans, fueling the backlash that propelled Trump. His election, however, will likely deliver unions a knockout punch, hurting his supporters most.
Why the Supreme Court matters for workers
A Trump victory on Nov. 8 would preserve a conservative majority on the court. A look back at its recent decisions shows why that would be very bad for workers' rights.
Labor Day 2016: Six essential reads
Whether you're spending the holiday shopping for bargains, barbecuing with friends or striking for better pay, here are a few Labor Day highlights from our labor experts.
It’s time we reinvented labor for the 21st century
The link between labor's decline and stagnating worker pay has convinced some politicians that we need to rebuild unions. What we need are new labor policies for tomorrow's workforce.
How labor’s decline opened door to billionaire Trump as ‘savior’ of American workers
Donald Trump has emerged as a self-proclaimed hero of the working class, yet his policies and pedigree suggest he's anything but.
How politics played a major role in the signing of Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers President Branch Rickey liked to take credit for breaking the color barrier. In truth, it was the culmination of a long campaign waged by the left wing press and labor unions.
How to transform workers’ campaign rage into better jobs and wages
Presidential candidates are using voter anger to fuel more divisions and discord rather than to start a conversation about the collapse of collective bargaining.
Behind the curtain of the Academy’s old boys’ club
Underneath the sheen of the Oscars is an arcane organization that's historically sought to consolidate power.
Attack on unions shows why we need a new social contract governing work
A case before the Supreme Court could deal a major blow to unions, highlighting the need for leaders of business and labor to negotiate a new New Deal.
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