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A CSX Transportation Inc. freight train ahead of a potential freight rail workers union strike in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2022.

Economy and Inequality

Rail workers oust union president who backed labor deal

by Jonah Furman December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Eddie Hall, a working engineer who pushed for a more aggressive stance in contract showdown, wins upset victory to lead major rail union BLET.

A CSX Transportation Inc. freight train ahead of a potential freight rail workers union strike in Louisville, Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2022.

Economy and Inequality

Could we see a rail strike?

by Jonah Furman November 28, 2022December 2, 2022

Two railroad track workers wearing orange walk along the track.

Economy and Inequality

‘We are not done yet’: Railroad track workers reject deal

by Jonah Furman October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Starbucks workers in Ithaca, New York, struck on April 16 over what they say are unfair labor practices meant to drive union supporters out of their jobs.

Economy and Inequality

Retaliation can’t stop growing Starbucks union

by Jonah Furman April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

John Deere Workers Strike Over Contract

Economy and Inequality

Auto workers win direct democracy in referendum

by Jonah Furman December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Robert Ferreira pickets with his son Rafael outside of John Deere Harvester Works facility

Economy and Inequality

‘Let’s put a wrench in things now’: 10,000 John Deere workers strike as company rakes in record profits

by Jonah Furman October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Workers from United Auto Workers Local 440 picket outside the General Motors Bedford Powertrain factory

Economy and Inequality

A once-in-a-generation chance to revive the UAW is coming

by Jonah Furman September 28, 2021September 28, 2021