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Ithaca, NY is pushing for a landmark ordinance that would END arbitrary firings, making it the first US city with broad just-cause protections for workers. Michael Felsen breaks down why this fight matters in his @commondreams.org post, now on @poweratwork.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/just-cause-i...
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ithaca, NY is pushing for a landmark ordinance that would END arbitrary firings, making it the first US city with broad just-cause protections for workers. Michael Felsen breaks down why this fight matters in his @commondreams.org post, now on @poweratwork.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/just-cause-i...
Harold Gibbons and Ernest Calloway led a pioneering effort to link the power of organized labor to the broader project of civic renewal and racial justice in mid-century America. Bob Bussel unpacks this in his new book and @poweratwork.bsky.social article: poweratwork.us/total-person...
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Harold Gibbons and Ernest Calloway led a pioneering effort to link the power of organized labor to the broader project of civic renewal and racial justice in mid-century America. Bob Bussel unpacks this in his new book and @poweratwork.bsky.social article: poweratwork.us/total-person...
In a new PAW blogcast, @burnescenter.bsky.social's @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins David Foster & Lenore Palladino to discuss how workers can build power at the top of the corporations that shape our lives. Learn more about worker representation on corporate boards at poweratwork.us/blogcast-111...!
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In a new PAW blogcast, @burnescenter.bsky.social's @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins David Foster & Lenore Palladino to discuss how workers can build power at the top of the corporations that shape our lives. Learn more about worker representation on corporate boards at poweratwork.us/blogcast-111...!
In dark times, the labor movement is a beacon of hope. From historic strikes to a new generation of organizers, workers are reshaping America’s future. Read @dskamper.bsky.social's optimistic piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social by visiting poweratwork.us/in-these-dar...!
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In dark times, the labor movement is a beacon of hope. From historic strikes to a new generation of organizers, workers are reshaping America’s future. Read @dskamper.bsky.social's optimistic piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social by visiting poweratwork.us/in-these-dar...!
Labor has a different vision for AI’s future — one that puts workers first. In an article for @inequality.org, now featured on @poweratwork.bsky.social, Mishal Khan and Kung Feng review AI principles from 17 unions and worker orgs. Read now by visiting poweratwork.us/an-alternati...!
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Labor has a different vision for AI’s future — one that puts workers first. In an article for @inequality.org, now featured on @poweratwork.bsky.social, Mishal Khan and Kung Feng review AI principles from 17 unions and worker orgs. Read now by visiting poweratwork.us/an-alternati...!
The Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed, biweekly roundtable w/ a rotating group of guests! This @poweratwork.bsky.social ep features @laborradionet.bsky.social Director, Harold Phillips, @chicagotribune.com's, Talia Soglin, & @tvlrfm.bsky.social Host, Jacob Morrison: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed, biweekly roundtable w/ a rotating group of guests! This @poweratwork.bsky.social ep features @laborradionet.bsky.social Director, Harold Phillips, @chicagotribune.com's, Talia Soglin, & @tvlrfm.bsky.social Host, Jacob Morrison: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
Pittsburgh’s union legacy didn’t end with steel—it’s alive in its hospitals. Jihee Woo & Jeffrey Shook's @poweratwork.bsky.social post explores how hospital workers are organizing for safer work places and fair pay, reshaping what it means to be a "union town": poweratwork.us/from-steel-t...
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Pittsburgh’s union legacy didn’t end with steel—it’s alive in its hospitals. Jihee Woo & Jeffrey Shook's @poweratwork.bsky.social post explores how hospital workers are organizing for safer work places and fair pay, reshaping what it means to be a "union town": poweratwork.us/from-steel-t...
To build a stronger labor movement, IUPAT President calls on unions to reconnect with every member and rebuild labor’s fighting spirit. Read @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social's full @labornotes.bsky.social article, now published on @poweratwork.bsky.social by visiting poweratwork.us/to-build-a-s...!
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
To build a stronger labor movement, IUPAT President calls on unions to reconnect with every member and rebuild labor’s fighting spirit. Read @jimmy-iupat.bsky.social's full @labornotes.bsky.social article, now published on @poweratwork.bsky.social by visiting poweratwork.us/to-build-a-s...!
Thousands of child care providers in CA just won a major contract victory—a milestone for worker power & collective bargaining. Tune in to a new @poweratwork.bsky.social blogcast with @mrsethharris.bsky.social, Miren Algorri & Johanna Hester to hear how they did it: poweratwork.us/blogcast/how...
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thousands of child care providers in CA just won a major contract victory—a milestone for worker power & collective bargaining. Tune in to a new @poweratwork.bsky.social blogcast with @mrsethharris.bsky.social, Miren Algorri & Johanna Hester to hear how they did it: poweratwork.us/blogcast/how...
How can unions balance climate action with job security? In “Labor’s Climate Challenge,” Ian MacDonald examines lessons from Québec’s labor movement on building worker power for a just transition. Visit @poweratwork.bsky.social to read the full piece: poweratwork.us/labors-clima...
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
How can unions balance climate action with job security? In “Labor’s Climate Challenge,” Ian MacDonald examines lessons from Québec’s labor movement on building worker power for a just transition. Visit @poweratwork.bsky.social to read the full piece: poweratwork.us/labors-clima...
Unions don’t just raise wages. They defend democratic power itself. Learn how rebuilding worker power can help stop the authoritarian drift in Anushka Srinivasan's latest @poweratwork.bsky.social piece by visiting poweratwork.us/worker-power...!
November 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Unions don’t just raise wages. They defend democratic power itself. Learn how rebuilding worker power can help stop the authoritarian drift in Anushka Srinivasan's latest @poweratwork.bsky.social piece by visiting poweratwork.us/worker-power...!
Big Tech wants AI without guardrails. But workers are pushing back — and winning protections through unions, collective bargaining & policy fights. Read Dane Gambrell's post for @poweratwork.bsky.social to learn more! Visit poweratwork.us/big-tech-wan...!
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Big Tech wants AI without guardrails. But workers are pushing back — and winning protections through unions, collective bargaining & policy fights. Read Dane Gambrell's post for @poweratwork.bsky.social to learn more! Visit poweratwork.us/big-tech-wan...!
Recent @ituc.bsky.social report and @davidsirota.com's new book delve into how corporations are attempting to undermine democracy. @mrsethharris.bsky.social, Luc Triangle, & Sirota unpack recent developments and how the labor movement can fight back: poweratwork.us/blogcast-109...
October 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Recent @ituc.bsky.social report and @davidsirota.com's new book delve into how corporations are attempting to undermine democracy. @mrsethharris.bsky.social, Luc Triangle, & Sirota unpack recent developments and how the labor movement can fight back: poweratwork.us/blogcast-109...
7,500 New Orleans educators were fired after hurricane Katrina. Jesse Chanin explores the impact of the dismissals and the remaking of the school system in her new book "Building Power, Breaking Power". Read her @poweratwork.bsky.social piece to learn more: poweratwork.us/building-pow...
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
7,500 New Orleans educators were fired after hurricane Katrina. Jesse Chanin explores the impact of the dismissals and the remaking of the school system in her new book "Building Power, Breaking Power". Read her @poweratwork.bsky.social piece to learn more: poweratwork.us/building-pow...
Dollar store workers across the South are taking bold steps to improve pay and safety, even without a union. Jesse Baum’s latest for @capitalandmain.bsky.social explores how “premajority unionism” is reshaping worker power in retail. Read at @poweratwork.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/dollar-store...!
October 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Dollar store workers across the South are taking bold steps to improve pay and safety, even without a union. Jesse Baum’s latest for @capitalandmain.bsky.social explores how “premajority unionism” is reshaping worker power in retail. Read at @poweratwork.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/dollar-store...!
Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed roundtable w/ a rotating group of guests! This @poweratwork.bsky.social ep features @orlandoweekly.bsky.social's @shecarrieson.bsky.social, University of New Orleans' @dralibustamante.bsky.social, & @latimes.com's @suhauna.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed roundtable w/ a rotating group of guests! This @poweratwork.bsky.social ep features @orlandoweekly.bsky.social's @shecarrieson.bsky.social, University of New Orleans' @dralibustamante.bsky.social, & @latimes.com's @suhauna.bsky.social: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
What did prosperity mean for @uaw.org workers in the 1950s? Daniel Clark’s new book uncovers the reality behind the union’s “golden age”—a story of insecurity, resilience, and quiet worker power. Visit @poweratwork.bsky.social to read all about it: poweratwork.us/prosperity-o...
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What did prosperity mean for @uaw.org workers in the 1950s? Daniel Clark’s new book uncovers the reality behind the union’s “golden age”—a story of insecurity, resilience, and quiet worker power. Visit @poweratwork.bsky.social to read all about it: poweratwork.us/prosperity-o...
“Dream big dreams. Fight big fights.”
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“Dream big dreams. Fight big fights.”
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
Labor power, union agendas, & what’s at stake for 2026 in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast! @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins @weareliuna.bsky.social's @soniavasquezluna.bsky.social and NJ LECET's Steven Gardner to unpack upcoming 2025 state elections in NJ & VA: poweratwork.us/blogcast-108...
October 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Labor power, union agendas, & what’s at stake for 2026 in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast! @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins @weareliuna.bsky.social's @soniavasquezluna.bsky.social and NJ LECET's Steven Gardner to unpack upcoming 2025 state elections in NJ & VA: poweratwork.us/blogcast-108...
Aimee Loiselle shows why unions must claim space in mainstream media to win the bigger fight in her new piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social! Pop culture isn’t just entertainment—it’s power. Visit poweratwork.us/pop-culture-... to learn more!
October 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Aimee Loiselle shows why unions must claim space in mainstream media to win the bigger fight in her new piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social! Pop culture isn’t just entertainment—it’s power. Visit poweratwork.us/pop-culture-... to learn more!
Could mass-based unions have the power to transform the country? In a piece for @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, now featured on @poweratwork.bsky.social, Keith Kelleher argues that community-rooted, dues-powered unions are the path forward. Learn more by visiting poweratwork.us/how-mass-bas...!
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Could mass-based unions have the power to transform the country? In a piece for @forgeorganizing.bsky.social, now featured on @poweratwork.bsky.social, Keith Kelleher argues that community-rooted, dues-powered unions are the path forward. Learn more by visiting poweratwork.us/how-mass-bas...!
@poweratwork.bsky.social's 10th ep of the Power Half-Hour is out! Joining @mrsethharris.bsky.social is @cljeharvard.bsky.social Executive Director @sharblock.bsky.social, @seattleulaw.bsky.social professor Elizabeth Ford, & @chicagotribune.com reporter Talia Soglin: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
September 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@poweratwork.bsky.social's 10th ep of the Power Half-Hour is out! Joining @mrsethharris.bsky.social is @cljeharvard.bsky.social Executive Director @sharblock.bsky.social, @seattleulaw.bsky.social professor Elizabeth Ford, & @chicagotribune.com reporter Talia Soglin: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
Thomas Hart Benton painted America Today 100 years ago—showing builders at work, architects apart. Now, architects are unionizing to close that divide. C.G. Beck explores how design and labor can shape a fairer future in his piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social! poweratwork.us/architecture...
September 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Thomas Hart Benton painted America Today 100 years ago—showing builders at work, architects apart. Now, architects are unionizing to close that divide. C.G. Beck explores how design and labor can shape a fairer future in his piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social! poweratwork.us/architecture...
Learn about @aft.org's effort to train school teachers to use AI in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast! @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins AFT's @rweingarten.bsky.social & @bloombergbeta.bsky.social's @roybahat.com to discuss AFT & the 3 leading AI companies involved poweratwork.us/blogcast-107...
September 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Learn about @aft.org's effort to train school teachers to use AI in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast! @mrsethharris.bsky.social joins AFT's @rweingarten.bsky.social & @bloombergbeta.bsky.social's @roybahat.com to discuss AFT & the 3 leading AI companies involved poweratwork.us/blogcast-107...
@poweratwork.bsky.social's 9th ep of the Power Half-Hour is out now! Joining @burnescenter.bsky.social's @mrsethharris.bsky.social is @prismreports.org's Alexandra Martinez, journalist & creator of Words About Work, @melbuer.bsky.social, & law professor, Andrew Ziaja: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...
September 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@poweratwork.bsky.social's 9th ep of the Power Half-Hour is out now! Joining @burnescenter.bsky.social's @mrsethharris.bsky.social is @prismreports.org's Alexandra Martinez, journalist & creator of Words About Work, @melbuer.bsky.social, & law professor, Andrew Ziaja: poweratwork.us/power-half-h...