In the Field
A new era for WAW
Welcome back to Words About Work, a newsletter that I have put on hiatus one-too-many times in the last year, lmao. Here's an update on what to expect going forward.
Mel Buer
Mel Buer is an independent multimedia journalist based in Los Angeles.
U.S. Labor Movement
'U is for Union!': Sesame Workshop Workers Win NLRB Election
Organizing with the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 153, workers endured aggressive anti-union actions on the part of management in order to secure Thursday's win.
In the Field
It happened to me: I got laid off.
Welp, there's that. Here's what's next.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: March 28 - April 3, 2025
Thousands march in California, unions take the Trump admin to court, and other news you may have missed.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: March 14-20, 2025
National Association of Letter Carriers gear up for nationwide rallies, CTU and allies gather for May Day Plans, AFA pickets airports nationwide, and more headlines to end your week.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: March 7-13, 2025.
Sesame Workshop unionizes, California moves to limit AI in the workplace, and more labor headlines you may have missed.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: February 2-8, 2025.
While unions mount a collective challenge to Musk's DOGE and the Trump Admin, labor organizing continues across the US--with victories, setbacks, and new struggles to pay attention to.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: January 19-25, 2025.
Unions respond to Trump Admin EOs, Starbucks organizing continues apace, and more headlines you may have missed.
Uncategorized
Welcome (Again) to Words About Work
Over the last couple months, I have been exploring options that would allow me to finally get my butt off Substack. I think I've finally done it. Welcome (again) to WAW.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: December 8-15, 2024.
IRC workers announce union, Amazon workers ready to strike the holidays, and other headlines to start off the week.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: November 24-30, 2024
The Animation Guild secures a new TA with AMPTP after months of negotiations, USPS workers fighting for a fair contract, and more headlines for your week.
Last Week in Labor
Last Week in Labor: November 17-23, 2024.
57 Culinary Union workers arrested in picket line civil disobedience, Philly workers avoid strike with new TA, and other headlines.