Unions and Worker Power

Explore the decline in union density in the US. Despite high public approval ratings, union membership rates have reached record lows.

Learn about the controversy surrounding Senator Chris Coons’ statement on patents. Find out what the Constitution actually says about inventors’ rights.

Insights on the September jobs data: job gains, unemployment rate decrease, and the challenges of long-term unemployment.

Explore the intersection of disability justice and economic justice, and the importance of recognizing the economic inequalities faced by disabled individuals.

Learn about union card check and its role in simplifying the certification process. Find out how it promotes workers’ rights and collective bargaining.

Uncover the benefits of union representation for disabled workers, from higher wages to increased access to healthcare and retirement benefits.

Discover how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Long COVID intersect, and the implications for the rights of disabled individuals.

Exploring the landscape of union membership in the US. Uncover the overall rates and geographic variations in different parts of the country.

While noncompete clauses were originally only included in contracts for highly paid workers, for example, lawyers at a large firm might be limited in their ability to leave and take their clients with them, they have become much more widespread in recent decades.

In 2022, more than 850,000 people in the United States worked as security guards. This post provides a quick overview of the challenges facing this particular part of the workforce — challenges that face almost all low- and middle-wage workers — and explores the particular ways security guards experience these issues.