Last Week in Labor: November 28 - December 5, 2025

Newsguild launches "News, Not Slop" campaign, workers step up for struggling members, and more headlines for your week.

Introducing The Union Bug, a new podcast

The Union Bug is a podcast by workers, for workers. Premiering January 2.

Last Week in Labor: November 21-28, 2025.

David Huerta pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charge, Starbucks workers get a boost from the Teamsters, and more headlines for your Thanksgiving.

This holiday season, I'm passing the hat

A plea for sustained support.

Last Week in Labor: November 14-21 2025.

Welcome back to the weekly labor digest.

Thanks for nothing, guys

I honestly don't know what I expected.

It was never about the numbers

On trying to work in the dying American news industry

We gave them flowers; they sent in the horses.

Reflections on No Kings Day 2 in Los Angeles.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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?