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.
Mel Buer
Mel Buer is an independent multimedia journalist based in Los Angeles.
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.
Original Reporting
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.
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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.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: August 17-29, 2025
Hundreds strike at GE Aerospace, SpaceX wins against the NLRB, major protests planned for Labor Day, and more headlines you missed.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: Aug 8-15, 2025
More federal agencies cancel union contracts, BCTGM workers remain on strike in IL, and more headlines you may have missed.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: Aug 1-7, 2025
Blue Bottle coffee works expand to the west coast, unions respond to VA unionbusting, and more headlines you may have missed.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: July 25-31, 2025
United Airlines' flight attendants reject TA, AFL-CIO continues Better in a Union tour across U.S., railroad workers say Hell No! to merger, and more headlines you may have missed.
Unemployed in America
Unemployed in America: My Own Story
There's a critical shortage of journalists in the American news industry, with many talented reporters experiencing layoffs just like mine. What can be done about it?