Unions

The Porter

The Porter: Alfre Woodard Talks About Support For Sex Workers and Why She Plays “Mean” Roles

The new BET+ series is available for streaming.
05/18/2022

Chris Smalls Goes From Rapper To Leader Of Historic Amazon Labor Union Win

His efforts resulted in the first successful U.S. organizing effort among Amazon workers.
04/02/2022

Police Blasted For Fake Hero Photo After Terrorizing Black Mother and Child During Walter Wallace Protests

Lawyers for the child’s family say cops victimized them.
10/30/2020

Black Police Officers Split With Unions That Have Endorsed Trump Campaign

They say their opinions were never considered.
10/19/2020

NYC Police Fraternity Blasts NYPD Union President’s Endorsement of Trump

The group said they were not consulted beforehand
09/03/2020

Northwestern University Football Players Allowed to Unionize

Board ruling says athletes are school employees.
03/27/2014
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton Workers Upset After Mayor Cuts Pay to Minimum Wage

Police officers and firefighters will be paid $7.25 an hour.
07/12/2012
Scott Walker, Wisconsin, Republican National Convention

Commentary: Recall Scott Walker

Wisconsin voters seek to oust their union-busting governor.
05/14/2012

Wisconsin Senator Says Blacks Should Be Encouraged by Recall Success

The collection of 1 million signatures shows strength.
01/18/2012

Occupy Protesters Target West Coast Ports

A disruption will send a loud message, they believe.
12/12/2011

New Hope for Detroit Unions in Uproar Over State Takeover

Officials say they are working on a compromise plan.
12/09/2011