James Boutcher seized control of his future several years ago when foreign dumping cost him his entry-level position amid a series of job cuts at Century Aluminum in Hawesville, Kentucky. Continue reading
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How a federal agency’s funding crisis imperils workers’ rights
Some workers began delaying doctor’s appointments and others started delving deeply into their pockets for care when Tecnocap illegally slashed health benefits at its Glen Dale, West Virginia, manufacturing plant last year. Continue reading
Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
Michael McMullen spent years agonizing over the failing pension plan that put his golden years at risk. Continue reading
How flood-ravaged Kentucky is getting major federal infrastructure help
Carl Asher clung to a wooden post on his porch for three hours—yelling for help in the darkness, water lapping at his neck—before risking it all. Continue reading
How unions are combating domestic violence
Losing two coworkers to domestic violence over a three-year span left Emily Brannon and other members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 310L reeling. Continue reading
How greedy corporations fuel inflation
Bill Boone eats very little meat and avoids expensive gourmet foods altogether. Continue reading
A tire that should inspire fear in the heart of workers
This sad story is as old as NAFTA.
Mickey Ray Williams keeps a Goodyear tire in his Gadsden, Alabama, conference room. Made in Mexico and imported to Gadsden, that tire induces fear. Continue reading
Bringing workers’ rights into a constitution? An innovative state ballot proposal could offer a new path for labor
Posted on September 8, 2022 by Tom Conway
Chris Frydenger’s young coworkers at the Mueller Company performed the same work and brought the same dedication to their jobs as he did, but the manufacturer’s two-tier wage system exploited newer hires by paying them thousands less each year. Continue reading →