Mel Buer

Community Organizing

We gave them flowers; they sent in the horses.

Reflections on No Kings Day 2 in Los Angeles.

IATSE

Disney Studios seeks to fire union lot nurses in favor of subcontractors, shredding an 85-year tradition

Disney Studio lot nurses, represented by IATSE Local 80, expressed shock and concern at the news; the union plans a response.

U.S. Labor Movement

Kaiser Nurses head back to work after 5 day strike

Thousands of healthcare workers are back to work after a groundbreaking 5-day strike last week. Negotiations set to resume next week.

In the Field

5 days left in the subscriber drive; can you help me reach my goal?

We're nearing the end of the month of September, which means we're nearing the end of this month's subscriber drive. We're very close to my goal--will you help me get over the finish line?

Last Week in Labor

Last Week in Labor: September 12-19, 2025.

Backlash to Kimmel's firing reaches a fever pitch, Teamsters endorse Ramaswamy in Ohio, and other headlines you might have missed.

U.S. Labor Movement

Loyola Marymount University claims religious exemption with the NLRB, claws back recognition of NTT faculty union

The sudden decision of the LMU Board of Trustees has left many NTT faculty in shock; the union plans a response.

In the Field

September Subscriber Drive Update: We're Nearly There!

As I mentioned in my email last week, I'm in the midst of a subscriber drive this month and wanted to give everyone an update on the progress so far.

U.S. Labor Movement

An $85 Billion Railroad Merger is in the works. No one's happy about it.

In late July, Union Pacific announced their plans to merge with Norfolk Southern in a megadeal that would create nation’s first transcontinental railroad. No one's happy about it.

U.S. Labor Movement

Four Touchstone Climbing gyms win unions in Northern California

NorCal Touchstone Climbing workers joined the ranks of 5 unionized climbing gyms in Los Angeles this week--but the work is only just beginning.

Community Organizing

Bass & Immigrant Rights Groups Denounce Supreme Court’s Ruling Allowing Raids Without Reasonable Suspicion

Following the Sept. 8 ruling, LA City officials and immigrants' rights groups denounced the ruling as "racist" and "intimidation tactics."

In the Field

Wanna help me reach my goal? [September Subscription Drive]

This month, I'm working alongside over 30 other indie creators to make their own work sustainable through reader funding. Will you help me reach my goal?

U.S. Labor Movement

In the wake of 'devastating' layoffs, USC faculty rally in support of union campaign

As layoffs continue to rock USC's campus, non-tenure track faculty are still fighting for union recognition.