
The Disappearing Strike
Strikes are labor’s most powerful weapon. But last year they fell to nearly an all-time low.
Doug Henwood edits Left Business Observer and is the host of Behind the News. His latest book is My Turn.
Strikes are labor’s most powerful weapon. But last year they fell to nearly an all-time low.
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Wages are finally rising. But it’s only bosses who are getting the pay hikes.
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The Democratic Party establishment has given up on the policies that would attract disaffected workers.
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Hillary Clinton’s record cuts against the claim that she’s an ardent champion of women’s rights.
Doug Henwood responds to a critical review of his new book on Hillary Clinton.