state of the union

State of the Union

Longtime union educator and activist looks back on years working in organized labor and the future of unions

David and Goliath is one of the most told underdog stories in history, an allegory used to describe most uneven fights from sports games to … Continue reading →

Under a Microscope

Local Starbucks employees remain resilient despite union-busting tactics

News 5 months ago

Soon after news broke in December 2021 that Starbucks workers at a Buffalo, New York, location had filed paperwork to form a union, Jake LaMourie, … Continue reading →

The Art of the Infrastructure

After Trump’s call from infrastructure investment, EW looks back at what DeFazio said U.S. needs at a recent town hall

Blog News 4 years ago

President Donald Trump spent his birthday doing what he loves: Getting applause. However, his speech wasn’t met with complete enjoyment — it put First Lady … Continue reading →